How do you say uncle in Sicilian?

Well, the Italian word for Uncle is zio. But in Sicilian (and maybe other dialects too) it's zu (very close to "su").

What is the Sicilian word for aunt?

The word for aunt in Italian is zia (feminine, plural: zie). It comes from the Latin word thia and, as in English, is used to describe the sister of one's mother or father, or the wife of one's uncle (zio).

What do Italians call their uncles and aunts?

zio / zia (uncle / aunt)

Spanish and Italian are both descended from Latin and are considered two of the Romance languages.

How do you say brother in Sicilian?

In Latin, "brother" is frater (FRAH-tehr); in Sicilian, it's frati (FRAH-tih). In Tuscan/Italian, it's fratello (fruh-TELL-oh).

What does bedda mean in Sicilian?

"Bedda" is Sicilian dialect for the Italian "bella" meaning beautiful. You're welcome.

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What is Cici in Italian?

masculine noun. chickpea ⧫ garbanzo (US)

What does gumar mean in Italian?

Goomar (also gooma or comar): Can mean "godmother," but in "Soprano"-speak is most often used to denote a mistress. Goombah: Linguistically, the male version of goomar. But it almost always refers to an older friend or associate who acts in the role of protector or mentor.

What does Titzi mean in Italian?

English Translation. someone. More meanings for tizio. someone noun.

What do Sicilians call their parents?

I didn't know that in Sicily they use papà. In Sardinia on the contrary, no one says "papà". In Sardinian language we use "Babbu", and automatically we translate it in Italian as "Babbo". Often when speaking Italian we also use "padre", but not when speaking Sardinian, because "padre" means monk.

Does Titi mean aunt?

titi: modeled on terms for aunt and uncle in Spanish (tía and tío) zizi: modeled on terms for aunt and uncle in Italian (zia and zio) bibi: modeled on titi and zizi, with the B from nonbinary (which is often abbreviated as nb)

What does Noni in Italian mean?

Nonni, Italian word meaning grandfathers or grandparents.

What does Nonny mean in Italian?

Nonnas Play Important Roles in Italy's Culture

Nonna is the Italian word for grandmother. Nonnina is a term of endearment meaning "little grandmother." Occasionally, nonnina will be shortened to nonni, but nonni is also the word for grandparents plural.

What does Cara Mia mean in Sicilian?

Translation of "Mia cara, mia" in English. Mia cara. my dear my darling.

How do you say my love in Sicilian?

Amuri miu: My love. Curò: Heart. Cori: Heart.

What is the meaning of Vita Mia?

English Translation. my life. Find more words!

What does Zito mean in Italian?

Zito is a last name of Italian origin. It comes from the word "Zitu", meaning "young bachelor".

How do you say friend in Sicilian?

Amicu is friend in Sicilian.