yogurt
/ˈjɔ.ɡurt/masculine
The English word "yogurt" is yogurt in Italian. Wiktionary also lists iogurt and mezzorado.
Meaning: a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| yogurt | /ˈjɔ.ɡurt/ | masculine |
| iogurt | masculine | |
| mezzorado | masculine, rare |
yogurt is a masculine noun referring to a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process.
Which one should you use?
While yogurt is the standard spelling, iogurt is also a valid form. The term mezzorado is a rare masculine form.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Italian, because yogurt starts with a 'y' which is treated as a semi-consonant, the masculine singular definite article used is lo (lo yogurt). For the plural, the correct definite article is gli (gli yogurt).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈjɔ.ɡurt/.
Did you know?
- The word yogurt remains unchanged in its plural form, shifting only the article from lo to gli.
- The word yogurt shares an ancestral link with the Ottoman Turkish word yoğurt, which literally describes the process of thickening or curdling.
- In Italy, yogurt is frequently categorized as a breakfast food or a healthy snack, whereas in some other cultures it is primarily a savory accompaniment to meals.
Examples in context
- Io odio lo yogurt.I hate yogurt.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for yogurt.Tatoeba #12922302 by Guybrush88, translation #8918963 by CK
- Mi piace lo yogurt.I like yogurt.This sentence is useful for expressing a liking for yogurt.Tatoeba #6609525 by Guybrush88, translation #6922509 by CK
- Lui odia lo yogurt.He hates yogurt.This sentence is useful for describing someone else's dislike for yogurt.Tatoeba #13312606 by Guybrush88, translation #8318989 by Amastan
- Mi piace mangiare uno yogurt dopo pranzo.I enjoy eating yogurt after lunch.
- Dove posso trovare della crema di yogurt in questo supermercato?Where can I find yogurt cream in this supermarket?
- Oggi farò una torta allo yogurt.Today, I am making a yogurt cake.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are having breakfast at home.
- MatteoChiara, hai preso lo yogurt?Chiara, did you get the yogurt?
- ChiaraSì, l'ho messo in frigo.Yes, I put it in the fridge.
- MatteoOttimo, prendo lo yogurt e lo mangio.Great, I'll take the yogurt and eat it.
- ChiaraBuon appetito, Matteo!Enjoy your meal, Matteo!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yogurt” translations and entries yogurt, iogurt, mezzorado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mezzorado, yogurt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
