Italian words for kids · Shapes, toys & things that go
Toys in Italian for kids
Toys are what kids care about most during play, so these are words they genuinely want to use, especially when it's time to share.
Toys in Italian
i giocattoli
Sounds like ≈ ee joh-KAHT-toh-lee
Good to know: Giocare (to play) and giocattolo (toy) share a root. Giochiamo! = let's play!
The words
| English | Italian | Sounds like ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| ball | la palla | PAHL-lah |
| doll | la bambola | BAHM-boh-lah |
| blocks | i mattoncini | maht-ton-CHEE-nee |
| teddy bear | l'orsacchiotto | lor-sahk-KYOT-toh |
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Italian songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Dove sono i giocattoli?
Where are the toys?
from Nella Mia Cameretta (In My Room)
Dov'è la palla?
Where's the ball?
from I Miei Giocattoli (My Toys)
La palla! Passala qui!
The ball! Pass it here!
from Ricreazione! (Playtime at School)
5 songs that teach it
These words are key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Italian with its English meaning.
Nella Mia Cameretta
In My Room · At Home · Premium
- cameretta · room
- letto · bed
- giocattoli · toys
- libro · book
I Miei Giocattoli
My Toys · Daily Life · Premium
- palla · ball
- bambola · doll
- mattoncini · blocks
- orsacchiotto · teddy bear
Condividiamo i Giocattoli
Sharing Toys · Daily Life · Premium
- macchinina · car
- palla · ball
- mattoncini · blocks
- condividere · to share
Dormi, Orsetto
Sleep, Little Teddy · Bedtime Lullabies · Premium
- l'orsetto · teddy bear
- il mio letto · my bed
- un abbraccio · a hug
- al calduccio · warm
Ricreazione!
Playtime at School · At School · Premium
- la ricreazione · recess
- la campanella · the bell
- il cortile · the playground
- prendimi · catch me
Also sung in: Uno, Due, Tre, C'è il Sole, Salta e Corri, Al Parco, La Mia Giornata, Dov'è?, Pesta Come un Dinosauro, Posso Giocare? and 2 more.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1At tidy-up time, name each toy in Italian as it goes in the box.
- 2Take turns asking for toys with please and thank you.
- 3Hide a toy and describe it by color until your child finds it.
Related Italian words
“Toys” in other languages
- Spanish:los juguetes
- French:les jouets
- German:die Spielsachen
- Portuguese:os brinquedos
- Dutch:het speelgoed
Sing it in Italian, free
The first unit, 6 greeting songs with lyrics and English translation, is free forever. No card needed. Premium unlocks all 134 songs.
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.