nazista

Nazi

noun nah-DZEE-stah Rare

Origin: From German Nazi, abbreviation of Nationalsozialist.

Usage Note

Nazista is invariable in gender for the singular (same form for il nazista and la nazista); the plural is nazisti (m) / naziste (f). It functions as both noun and adjective. In Italian political discourse it is used strictly in historical contexts; applying it to contemporary politics is considered very strong language.

Examples

"Il regime nazista perseguitò molte minoranze."

Natural Translation

The Nazi regime persecuted many minorities.

Related Words

Explore Italian by topic

ItalianNow

Ti Amo vs Ti Voglio Bene: I Love You in Italian

Ti amo is romantic love; ti voglio bene is tender affection for family and close friends. Here's exactly who to say each phrase to in Italian.

June 5, 2026 5 min read

ItalianNow

Essere vs Avere: Italian Past Tense Made Simple

In the passato prossimo, use avere for most verbs and essere for movement, change, and reflexives — plus the agreement trap English speakers always miss.

June 5, 2026 5 min read

ItalianNow

Italian Restaurant Etiquette: Mistakes to Avoid

Skip the cappuccino after dinner, never put parmesan on fish, and learn the exact Italian phrases to order gracefully and avoid looking like a tourist.

June 5, 2026 5 min read

ItalianNow

Days & Months in Italian: A Beginner's Guide

Days of the week in Italian are lowercase, all masculine except la domenica, and il lunedì means every Monday. Learn the days, months, dates, and seasons.

June 5, 2026 4 min read