Tevere
The English phrase "tiber river" is translated into Italian as Tevere.
Tevere is the name used to refer to the river that flows through Rome.
Which one should you use?
Fiume Tevere is a formal way to refer to the Tiber River.
Did you know?
- The word Tevere shares its root with the Latin name Tiberim, which some ancient sources linked to the word for 'river' in an extinct pre-Indo-European language.
- In Roman mythology, the river was personified as a god named Tevere who wore a crown of reeds.
- While English speakers almost always say 'the Tiber', Italians often refer to the river simply as il Tevere, treating the name as a proper noun that requires a definite article.
Examples in context
- Il fiume Tevere attraversa la città di Roma.The Tiber River flows through the city of Rome.
- Andiamo a fare una passeggiata lungo il Tevere.Let's go for a walk along the Tiber River.
- Ho scattato delle belle foto lungo il fiume Tevere.I took some beautiful photos along the Tiber River.
- Il Tevere attraversa il centro di Roma.The Tiber flows through the center of Rome.
- Facciamo una passeggiata lungo il Tevere.Let's take a walk along the Tiber.
- Il ponte sul Tevere è molto antico.The bridge over the Tiber is very ancient.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding where to walk in the city.
- FrancescoVuoi andare a fare una passeggiata?Do you want to go for a walk?
- GiuliaSì, andiamo vicino al Tevere.Yes, let's go near the Tiber.
- FrancescoOttima idea, Giulia, è molto romantico.Great idea, Giulia, it is very romantic.
- GiuliaAllora partiamo subito, Francesco.Then let's leave right away, Francesco.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tevere, CC BY-SA 4.0.
