Italian words for kids · Body
How to say “eyes” in Italian
Eyes come up in face songs and in bedtime songs ("close your eyes"), so kids hear the word in two very different moods.
Eyes in Italian
gli occhi
Sounds like ≈ lyee OK-kee
Good to know: Ch in Italian is a hard k sound. One eye is l'occhio.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Italian songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Ecco i miei occhi!
Here are my eyes!
from La Mia Faccia (My Face)
Apri gli occhi!
Open your eyes!
from Dalla Testa ai Piedi (Head to Toes)
Chiudi gli occhi!
Close your eyes!
from Buonanotte (Good Night)
2 songs that teach it
“Eyes” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Italian with its English meaning.
Also sung in: Buonanotte, È Ora di Dormire, Pesta Come un Dinosauro, Chiudi gli Occhi, Sogni d'Oro.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Play peekaboo, covering and uncovering your occhi.
- 2Count eyes on toys: teddy has two, the spider has more!
- 3At bedtime, say "close your eyes" with the Italian word for eyes.
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Italianhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Italian songs with your family.