nonna
grandmother, grandma
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈnon.na/
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Cultural Note
The nonna is the heart of the Italian family kitchen. 'La cucina della nonna' (grandma's cooking) is considered the gold standard of Italian cuisine. Many Italians credit their nonnas with teaching them the recipes and traditions that define their family identity.
📝 Example Sentences
La nonna ci racconta sempre le storie di quando era giovane.
Grandma always tells us stories from when she was young.
Andiamo a trovare la nonna domenica.
We're going to visit grandma on Sunday.
La cucina della nonna è la migliore.
Grandma's cooking is the best.