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"Grandma" and "ninth" are English equivalents of the Italian word nona. Context makes clear whether the feminine singular noun represents a local diminutive for nonna("grandmother"), an ordinal number, or -- with the initial letter capitalized -- one of the three Fates in Greco-Roman mythology. Regardless of meaning or use, the pronunciation will be "NO-na" in Italian.
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Is the correct spelling of the English word 'grandmother' 'nona' or 'nonna' in Italian?
Nonna is the correct spelling when the English word "grandmother" is translated from English to Italian. The pronunciation of the feminine singular noun -- which serves as the standard, textbook spelling -- will be "NON-na" in Italian. The word nona contrastingly serves as an affectionate, regional variant which is pronounced "NO-na."
What is 'nona o nonna' when translated from Italian to English?
"Grandma or Grandmother" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase nona o nonna. The feminine singular noun, conjunction, and feminine singular noun reference respectively less and more formal forms for a "Granny." The pronunciation will be "NO-na o NON-na" in Italian.
What is 'Strega Nona' when translated from Italian to English?
"Ninth witch" and "Grandma witch" are English equivalents of the Italian phrase Strega Nona. Context makes the choice clear regarding the feminine singular noun set ideated and published by Tomie dePaola (born September 15, 1934). The pronunciation will be "STREY-ga NO-na" in Italian.
What is 'della nona' when translated from Italian to English?
"Of the ninth" and "the grandma's" are English equivalents of the Italian phrase della nona. Context makes clear whether a reference to the ninth of someone, something, or somewhere (case 1) or to a maternal grandparent in affectionate, colloquial, conversational, friendly, informal terms (example 2) suits. The pronunciation will be "DEL-la NO-na" in Italian.
What is 'raccoon' when translated from English to Italian?
When translated from English to Italian a raccoon is a procione
What is 'about' when translated from English to Italian?
"About" in English is circa in Italian.
What is 'or' when translated from English to Italian?
"Or" in English is o in Italian.
What is 'out' when translated from English to Italian?
"Out" in English is fuori in Italian.
What is 'not Italian' when translated from English to Italian?
"Not italian" in English is non italiano in Italian.
What is 'Grandma' when translated from English to Italian?
Nona is a literal Italian equivalent of the English word "Grandma." The feminine singular noun serves as a diminutive for the standard term Nonna ("Grandmother"). The pronunciation will be "NO-na" in Italian.
What is 'have' when translated from English to Italian?
"To have" in English means avere in Italian.
What is 'How is he' when translated from English to Italian?
"How is he?" in English is Come sta? in Italian.
