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nonno

grandfather

noun NOHN-noh Less Common
People & Society Family

Also means

grandpa

Usage Note

Nonno is grandfather, with feminine nonna for grandmother; the plural i nonni covers both grandparents together, like the English 'grandparents'. Italians use it affectionately for any kindly older man, and small children often say the doubled nonnino.

Examples

"Il nonno racconta una storia."

Natural Translation

Grandpa is telling a story.

Literal Translation

The grandpa tells a story.

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