All my grandparents are still alive.
'Nonni' = NON-nee — double 'n'. 'Ancora' = an-KO-ra — three syllables, stress on the second. 'In vita' = een VEE-ta.
Share when discussing family with someone who might relate. Having all four grandparents living is a genuine blessing and a notable family fact. In Italy, grandparents are central family figures.
'Essere in vita' = 'to be alive/living.' 'Ancora' = 'still.' 'Tutti' = 'all' — here it refers to all grandparents. 'I miei nonni' = 'my grandparents' — possessive without article in plural ('i miei' + family noun in plural).
Ho perso mia nonna l'anno scorso.
I lost my grandmother last year.
'Perdere' (to lose) — the sensitive Italian way to speak about death.
Mia nonna ha novantadue anni ed è ancora lucidissima.
My grandmother is ninety-two and still very sharp.
Celebrates longevity and mental clarity — a source of great family pride.
I miei nonni materni vivono con noi.
My maternal grandparents live with us.
'Nonni materni/paterni' — maternal/paternal grandparents. Multigenerational living is common.
Italian grandparents ('nonni') are beloved central figures in family life. They often provide daily childcare, teach cooking traditions, and are consulted on life decisions. A nonna who still dances is a source of family legend.