verme
/ˈvɛr.me/masculine
The Italian word for "worm" is verme.
verme refers to the animal. Figuratively, it can also be used to describe a person who is considered insignificant or contemptible.
Meaning: animal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of verme is vermi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈvɛr.me/.
Did you know?
- The Latin root of verme also gave rise to the English word 'vermicelli', meaning 'little worms', which describes the shape of the pasta.
- While verme covers many invertebrates, the specific term for an earthworm is lombrico, which is used in scientific and educational settings.
- If you call someone a verme in a heated argument, you are not just calling them small, but expressing deep moral disgust.
Examples in context
- Tom è un verme.Tom is a worm.This sentence uses verme to identify a person.Tatoeba #13454661 by Guybrush88, translation #2272892 by CK
- Questo è un verme.This is a worm.Tatoeba #13454659 by Guybrush88, translation #8374109 by piterkeo
- Il verme si contorce.The worm wriggles.This sentence uses verme to describe the movement of the animal.Tatoeba #4681 by Pharamp, translation #1356986 by sacredceltic
- Gli scienziati studiano i vermi per comprenderne il ruolo nell'ecosistema.Scientists study worms to understand their role in the ecosystem.
- Sono uscito a fare una passeggiata e ho visto un lombrico gigante!I went for a walk and saw a giant worm!
- Guarda quanti bruchi ci sono sulle piante!Look how many caterpillars there are on the plants!
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are gardening together in the backyard.
- FrancescoGuarda, c'è un verme sulla foglia.Look, there is a worm on the leaf.
- MartinaSì, è un verme molto piccolo.Yes, it is a very small worm.
- FrancescoIl verme scivola nel terreno.The worm is sliding into the soil.
- MartinaÈ utile per il giardino.It is useful for the garden.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “worm” translations and entries verme, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
