Ragazzini

Ragazzini is an Italian noun meaning "little boys" or "young boys." It is the plural form of ragazzino, a diminutive of ragazzo (boy). The word is used in everyday Italian to refer to a group of male children and can carry affectionate or neutral connotations depending on the context.

Linguistically, ragazzino and ragazzini are formed by adding the diminutive suffix -ino to ragazzo. The plural form ragazzini is used when talking about multiple young boys. In phrases or descriptive passages, ragazzini can appear as part of longer expressions such as ragazzini curiosi (curious boys) or ragazzini che giocano insieme (boys who are playing together).

In usage, ragazzini commonly appears in family, school, or community contexts and can convey a sense of youth, energy, or informal social groups. As with other Italian diminutives, the nuance depends on tone, context, and accompanying adjectives.

Beyond its ordinary noun use, ragazzini is also a surname in Italy. Surnames ending in -ini are common in Italian and may reflect regional origins or family lineage, though ragazzini as a surname does not indicate a specific occupation or characteristic.

See also: ragazzo, ragazzina, diminutives in Italian.