Family in Italian
These are common family words in Italian. Use them to talk about your relatives and family members in everyday conversations.
Word list · tap play for Italian
- mamma[MAHM-mah]mom
- papà[pah-PAH]dad
- fratello[fra-TEL-lo]brother
- sorella[so-REL-la]sister
- nonna[NON-na]grandma
- nonno[NON-no]grandpa
- bambino[bam-BEE-no]baby
- zio[TSYO]uncle
- zia[TSYA]aunt
- cugino[koo-JEE-no]cousin
Example sentences
La mamma cucina la cena.
Mom cooks dinner.
Il papà legge un libro.
Dad is reading a book.
Ho un fratello e una sorella.
I have a brother and a sister.
La nonna e il nonno sono gentili.
Grandma and grandpa are kind.
Lo zio e la zia sono simpatici.
The uncle and aunt are nice.
Il bambino gioca con il cugino.
The baby is playing with the cousin.