yacht
/ˈjɔt/
The English word yacht is translated into Italian as yacht.
The term refers to any private noncommercial vessel.
Meaning: any private noncommercial vessel (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Because yacht begins with the semi-vowel sound /j/, you must use the indefinite article uno (as in uno yacht) instead of un. This noun is invariable, meaning the word itself does not change in the plural. Only the article changes, such as in gli yacht.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈjɔt/
Did you know?
- The word yacht is a 'pure' borrowing, meaning Italian has not even attempted to change its spelling to fit Italian orthography.
- While yacht is the standard term, Italians often use the word barca for any boat, regardless of size. Calling a massive luxury vessel a barca can be a way of using understated language.
- In Italian maritime culture, the term yachting is used as a loanword to describe the entire sport and lifestyle of sailing private vessels, rather than just the boat itself.
Examples in context
- Io possiedo uno yacht.I own a yacht.This sentence shows how to express ownership using yacht.Tatoeba #2925454 by Guybrush88, translation #2389841 by CK
- Tom ha uno yacht privato.Tom has a private yacht.This sentence uses yacht to describe a private vessel.Tatoeba #2838867 by Guybrush88, translation #1395330 by Spamster
- Voglio comprare uno yacht.I want to buy a yacht.This sentence shows how to express the desire to purchase a yacht.Tatoeba #8845961 by Guybrush88, translation #6272592 by CK
- Ieri ho avvistato un bellissimo yacht al largo della costiera amalfitana.Yesterday, I spotted a beautiful yacht off the Amalfi Coast.
- Siamo in possesso della documentazione necessaria per condurre una nave da diporto in acque italiane.We have the necessary documentation to operate a pleasure craft in Italian waters.
- Che bel weekend passato sulla barca di lusso di mio zio!What a great weekend spent on my uncle's luxury boat!
- 47 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are looking at a luxury boat catalog.
- MatteoGuarda quel bellissimo yacht bianco.Look at that beautiful white yacht.
- GiuliaÈ davvero elegante, Matteo.It is truly elegant, Matteo.
- MatteoSarebbe il sogno di molti.It would be many people's dream.
- GiuliaSì, è uno yacht incredibile.Yes, it is an incredible yacht.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry yacht, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries yacht, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
