A1NounFeminine
la nonna
grandmother / grandma
/NON-nah/
Plural: nonne
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What does ‘nonna’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
La nonna cucina la pasta fresca ogni domenica.
Grandma makes fresh pasta every Sunday.
La nonna è la memoria storica della famiglia.
Grandma is the family's living memory.
About This Word
The Italian nonna is a cultural icon — synonymous with home cooking, warmth and tradition. 'Le ricette della nonna' (grandma's recipes) is a phrase used to evoke authentic, homemade Italian food.
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