pane azzimo
/ˈpa.ne ˈad.d͡zi.mo/word by wordmasculine
The English phrase "unleavened bread" is translated into Italian as pane azzimo.
pane azzimo is a masculine noun used to describe bread that has been made without a raising agent.
Meaning: bread without a raising agent (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of pane (bread) and azzimo (unleavened/without yeast).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form 'unleavened breads', use pani azzimi.
How do you pronounce it?
It consists of 5 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word pane can be traced back to the Latin pānus, which originally referred to a 'thread' wound on a bobbin, suggesting an ancient connection between the shape of a loaf and a spool.
- In Italy, the term pane azzimo is almost exclusively associated with religious contexts, such as the Jewish Passover or the Catholic Eucharist, rather than daily culinary use.
- Unlike most Italian breads which are identified by their region or grain, pane azzimo is defined by what it lacks, reflecting a theological distinction rather than a culinary style.
Examples in context
- Vorrei del pane azzimo per questa occasione specialeI would like some unleavened bread for this special occasion
- Mi piace molto il pane senza lievito, ha un gusto unicoI really like unleavened bread, it has a unique taste
- Il pane azzimo è molto sottile.The unleavened bread is very thin.
- Mangiamo solo pane azzimo durante la festa.We only eat unleavened bread during the feast.
- Hai preparato il pane azzimo in casa?Did you make the unleavened bread at home?
Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are in a kitchen preparing for a religious tradition.
- AlessandroChiara, hai comprato il pane azzimo?Chiara, did you buy the unleavened bread?
- ChiaraSì Alessandro, l'ho preso stamattina.Yes Alessandro, I bought it this morning.
- AlessandroOttimo, ora possiamo preparare la cena.Great, now we can prepare dinner.
- ChiaraPerfetto, inizio subito a sistemare tutto.Perfect, I will start setting everything up immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “unleavened bread” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (pane, azzimo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries azzimo, pane, CC BY-SA 4.0.
