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How do you say "jam" in Italian?

la marmellata

Noun Feminine

In Italian, "jam" is la marmellata.

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Pronunciation

Say mahr-mehl-AH-tah, with stress on the third syllable and a rolled r.

Grammar notes

La marmellata is feminine. Plural: le marmellate. Comes from 'marmo' (marble) due to its appearance.

Example sentence

La marmellata è rossa.

The jam is red.

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How to remember la marmellata

Marmellata sounds like 'marmalade' - a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar.

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Questions about la marmellata

How do you say "jam" in Italian?

In Italian, "jam" is la marmellata. It is a noun.

Is la marmellata masculine or feminine?

La marmellata is feminine. Plural: le marmellate. Comes from 'marmo' (marble) due to its appearance.

How is la marmellata used in a sentence?

Use la marmellata as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La marmellata è rossa. (The jam is red.).

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