sia nato

was born

→ essere
phrase Rare #32,736
was born Subjunctive form, often used after phrases like think, say, seem, or wonder.
IT: Non so dove sia nato.
EN: I don't know where he was born.

Si dice che sia nato in Africa.

It is said to have been born in Africa.

Penso che Tom sia nato a Boston.

I think Tom was born in Boston.

Sembra che sia nato in un manicomio e che dorma solo un'ora per notte.

It seems like he was born in an insane asylum and only sleeps one hour a night.

— Fight Club (1999)

Io non so dove sia nato Tom.

I don't know where Tom was born.

Mi chiedo dove sia nato Tom.

I wonder where Tom was born.

Pare che sia nato su questa nave e da allora ci è rimasto sempre.

It seems he was born on this ship and has remained there ever since.

— La leggenda del pianista sull'oceano (1998)

Dicono che sia nato in Germania.

They say he was born in Germany.