serie TV
/ˈsɛ.rje tivˈvu/word by word
The Italian phrase for "tv series" is serie TV.
The phrase refers to a set of programs or episodes broadcast on television that follow a single story.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun serie is feminine. It is an invariable noun, meaning the word itself does not change when moving from singular to plural. To indicate a plural context, such as "the TV series" (plural), you change the article to le serie TV.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- When discussing a serie TV, Italians may use the word puntata to refer to a single episode, which literally translates to 'a stitch' or 'a point'.
- In Italian, the word serie can also refer to a 'league' or 'division' in sports, such as the famous Serie A in professional football.
- In some contexts, Italians use the term fiction to refer to a domestic Italian serie TV, distinguishing it from foreign imports.
Examples in context
- Guardai tutta la serie TV.I watched the entire TV series.This sentence shows how to use serie TV when referring to a single series.Tatoeba #14002751 by Guybrush88, translation #12332548 by zogwarg
- Vi piace guardare le serie TV?Do you like watching TV series?This sentence shows how to use serie TV in its plural form.Tatoeba #14055806 by Guybrush88, translation #10801741 by carlosalberto
- Qual è la tua serie TV preferita?What's your favorite TV series?This sentence shows how to ask about a favorite serie TV.Tatoeba #2404843 by Guybrush88, translation #906976 by CK
- Mi piace molto guardare le serie televisive americane.I really like watching American TV series.
- una grande serie televisivaA great TV series
- Amo le serie TVI love TV series
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are discussing what to watch on the sofa.
- ChiaraVuoi iniziare una nuova serie TV con me?Do you want to start a new TV series with me?
- LorenzoSì, che tipo di serie TV preferisci?Yes, what kind of TV series do you prefer?
- ChiaraPreferisco una serie TV gialla o poliziesca.I prefer a mystery or crime TV series.
- LorenzoOttima idea, cerchiamone una adesso!Great idea, let's look for one now!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (serie, TV) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
