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How do you say "jam" in Italian?
la marmellata
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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