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How do you say "dumplings" in Italian?

i ravioli

Noun

In Italian, "dumplings" is i ravioli.

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Pronunciation

Rah-vee-OH-lee, four syllables. Stress on 'oh.' Say 'rah' + 'vee' + 'o' + 'lee.'

Grammar notes

I ravioli is plural (masculine). The singular is il raviolo. Ravioli is the Italian pasta filling that has become English too.

Example sentence

I ravioli erano pieni di ricotta e spinaci.

The ravioli were filled with ricotta and spinach.

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How to remember i ravioli

Ravioli is the same word in Italian and English. In Italian, it's the plural form, while in English we use it as both singular and plural.

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Questions about i ravioli

How do you say "dumplings" in Italian?

In Italian, "dumplings" is i ravioli. It is a noun.

How is i ravioli written in Italian?

i ravioli is written using the standard Italian script.

How is i ravioli used in a sentence?

Use i ravioli as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: I ravioli erano pieni di ricotta e spinaci. (The ravioli were filled with ricotta and spinach.).

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