Italian for Kids
How to Say "Food" in Italian
Food brings people together. Knowing this word helps you talk about meals from any culture.
In Italian (Italiano)
Cibo
Pronounced: CHEE-boh
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "Cibo" the next time you meet someone who speaks Italian.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Italian cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
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