noun
il nome
name
Parola che serve per chiamare o identificare una persona, un animale o una cosa.
Definition & meaning
The Italian word nome has two primary meanings depending on the context:
- Name: Refers to the word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to. This is the most common usage when talking about identity.
- Noun: In a grammatical context, it refers to the part of speech that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun. In the plural, it becomes nomi.
- Origin: It derives from the Latin word nomen, which shares the same root as the English word "name" and the Sanskrit nāman.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Appellativo : Used to describe a title or a descriptive name.
- Denominazione : Used for the official name of a company, place, or product.
- Sostantivo : Used specifically in grammar as a synonym for "noun".
- Ragione sociale : Specifically used for the legal name of a business.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Il mio nome è Luca.noun
My name is Luca.
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