The Sicilian Language (continued)

Sicilian Vocabulary

Here's a list of 3,300 Sicilian words with some of their Italian and English translations, showing their similarities and differences.

Sicilian Italian English

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a tutt'i banni dappertutto everywhere

a usu amo'di in that way

abbacantàri vuotare to empty

abbacari ridursi a meno, diminuire to diminish, lessen

abbada To look after, to mind, to manage.

abbagnari pucciare to wet

abbaia To bark, to shout, to ask for in vain.

abbalintatu spaccone boastful, arrogant

abballanu Dance.

abballari ballare to dance

abbambari bruciare, scottare burn up - scorch

abbanniari reclamizzare to proclaim

abbannunari abbandonare to abandon, forsake, neglect

abbasiliscari trasecolare to be dumbfounded

abbastanza abbastanza enough

abbastari bastare to be enough

abbàttiri sconfiggere; abbattere to knock down, defeat

abbersu in ordine in order

abbianchiari imbiancare to whiten

abbijari avviare; lanciare to lead; to throw

abbintari(si) avventarsi; assaltare to assault

abbirsari accomodare put in order; arrange

abbraciu A kind of coarse cloth.

abbramari To yearn.

abbrazzari abbracciare to hug, embrace

abbruciari bruciare to burn

abbucca pende hangs

abbuffuniari prendere in giro to make fun of, string along

abbunnanti abbondante abundant

accabbari o accapari finire, terminare to finish, end

accalari; accalàrisi abbassare; abbassarsi to lower; to lower oneself, stoop

accamora per adesso for now

accanzari guadagnare; ottenere to earn; to obtain

accaparrari abbrancare, afferrare to grasp, seize

accatta Buy.

accattari To buy.

accattari comprare buy

accavarcari cavalcare, montare to ride, mount

acchiana Climbs.

acchianari salire to climb up

acchianata o chianata salita slope

accidenti Accident, mishap, chance.

accordiu, accordu A musical chord, an agreement,

accucchiari o ncucchiari mettere insieme, accoppiare to bring together, match

accumenza Begins, starts, commences.

accumenza incomincia begins

accuminciari cominciare to begin

accuminzari To begin, to start, to commence.

accummirari accomodare accomodate

accumulari accumulare to accumulate

accumuniàrisi familiarizzarsi to familiarise oneself (with)

accunniscìnniri accondescendere (a) to agree to, consent to

accunsenti Approve, agree, consent.

accupari soffocare; occupare suffocate; to occupy

accupunari coprire to cover

accura! attenzione! attention!

accurdari Reconcile, tune, pacify.

accurdari riconciliare; accordare to reconcile; to tune an instrument

accurdunari cingere, circondare to encircle, surround

accurzari accorciare to shorten

accustumàrisi avezzarsi, abituarsi, adattarsi to get used to, accustom oneself, adapt (to)

aceddu Bird.

acidduzzi Little birds.

acidduzzi uccellini birds

acìeddu uccello bird

acìerta lucertola lizard

acitu Vinegar.

acitu aceto vinegar

àcitu acido acid, sour

acqua Water, rain.

acqua acqua water

acquignu acqueo aqueous, watery

acquistatu Acquired, transferred, received.

adaciu Slowly.

adaciu lentamente, adagio, piano piano, sottovoce slowly, quietly, gently, gradually

addabbanna Over there.

addabbanna da quella parte over there, in that area

addàuru Laurel.

addàuru alloro bay

addicchiarari rivendicare, richiedere, dichiarare to declare, profess, appoint, certify

addifènniri difendere to defend, protect, stand up for

addiggiriri digerire to digest

addìjiri scegliere, selezionare to choose, select,

addimura Delay, hesitate, protest.

addimurari avazare, restare, ritardare to stay, to remain, to be late

addipènniri dependere to depend on

addipìnciri dipingere to paint, depict

addiscìnniri discendere to descend

addisìa Desires, wants, yearns.

addisìa desiderà desire

addisiari To desire, to want, to yearn.

addisiari desiderare to desire

additta Upright, land on your feet,.

addivari To rear, to bring up,.

addivari allevare to bring up, raise

addivintari divenire, diventare to become, turn into

addivintirai To become.

addivirtirisi divertirsi to have fun

addrizzari raddrizzare to straighten

addu gallo rooster

adduari affittare rent

addubbari To embellish, adorn, accomodate.

addugari To rent, hire, accomodate.

addumanna Ask for, demand, request.

addumannari chiedere to ask

addùmanu accendono light

addumari accendere to light, turn on

addunàrisi accorgersi to realize, to notice

addurmiscìrisi addormentarsi to fall asleep, go to sleep

adurari adorare to adore

aeroplanu aeroplano airplane

affamuliàrisi affezionarsi to grow fond of sb

affannatu Anguish, distress, trouble,.

affettu Affection.

affìenniri offendere to offend

affisa offesa offence, insult

affliggi Afflicts.

affruntari affrontrare to confront

affruntàrisi vergognarsi, arrossire to feel embarassed, blush

affucari affocare, soffocare to choke, to stifle

affucazzu raucedine, soffocazione hoarseness, suffocation

affunnari affondare to sink

aggarrari afferrare; acciuffare to seize, grasp; to catch

agghia aglio garlic

agghicari arrivare to arrive

agghiorna Keep up to date, clear up,.

agghiòttiri To swallow.

agghiùnciri aggiungere to add

agghiuriscari domare to tame, subdue

agghiurnari farsi giorno to dawn

agghiùttiri inghiottire to swallow

aggiarniari To turn pale.

aggiarniari ingiallire; impallidire to turn yellow; to fade

aggigghiari germinare to germinate, to take root

aggiri agire, comportarsi to act (in a certain way), behave

aggiustari aggiustare to adjust

aggravari To worsen, aggravate.

agguantari stringere con la mano to squeeze with the hands

aghhiùttiri inghiottire to swallow

agneddu Lamb.

agnuni angolo angle, corner

agnuniari mettere in un angolo, accantonare to corner

agrestu acerbo, immaturo sour, unripe

aguali o agguali o avali uguale equal

agustu August.

ahhia aglio garlic

aìeri ieri yesterday

aiutari To help.

aiutari aiutare to help

ajutarisi To help oneself.

alàcci Anchovy.

àlberu Tree.

aliva oliva olive

alivu olivo olive tree

allammicu languorino slow poke

allarga Enlarge, widen, let out

allascari sfoltire to thin (out)

allavancari crollare to collapse, cave in, break down, slump

allazzaràri(si) rattristare, martoriare, affliggere to sadden, torment, trouble (vr - to grow sad)

allazzari allacciare to fasten, tie

allèstiri allestere, approntare to organise, get ready

alliari allegare to enclose, put forward (evidence)

allibbirtàrisi liberarsi di qualcosa to gain freedom from

alligrizza Happiness, joy.

allinàrisi allenarsi to train, practice

allìnchiri (o jìnchiri) riempire to fill up

allisci To pet, to flatter, to polish.

allisciari accarezzare to caress, to pet

allittratu istruito learned

allungari allongare, farsene to lengthen, defer

allungari allungare to prolong

alluntanari To separate, to move away from,

almìenu almeno at least

amari To love, to prefer.

amari amare to love

amaru Bitter.

amaru amaro bitter

amati Loved.

ambintarisi ambientarsi, calmarsi, riposare to settle down; to calm down

amici Friend.

amicizia Friendship.

amicu friend.

amicu amico friend

amìenta menta mint

amistati friendship.

amistati friendship.

amistati amicizia friendship

amma gamba leg

ammaccari ammaccare, premere to dent, to bruise

ammaccutu denso thick, dense

ammaistrari istruire to instruct, teach, train

ammammaluccutu abbacchiato dejected, downhearted

ammarazzari imbarazzare; ingombrare to embarass; to block, obstruct

àmmaru Shrimp, bait.

ammàttiri accadere to happen

ammàtula Useless, in vain.

ammazzari ammazzare to kill

ammazzari uccidere to murder

ammazzatina uccisione killing, murder

ammenna Reproach, correct, scold.

ammèttiri ammettere to admit, suppose

ammigghiurata Better, improved.

amministìa amnistia amnesty

ammintuàri o ammuntuàri mentovare, nominare; ricordare, commemorare to mention, nominate; to record, commemorate

amminzigghiari coccolare to cuddle

amminzigghiari coccolare to pamper

ammisurari misurare to measure

ammitari invitare to invite, urge, induce

ammubbiliari arredare to furnish (a home)

ammuccarisi mangiarsi to eat one's, mumble

ammuccia Hides, conceals.

ammuccianu nascondono hide

ammucciari To hide, to conceal, to secrete.

ammucciari nascondere to hide

ammucciuni dinascosto secretly

ammugghiari avvolgere enwrap, cover, hide

ammuntuari citare to cite

ammuntuari nominare to mention

ammùoddu amollo submerged, softened

ammurrari Imbronciarsi; arenarsi; ostruire; esaurire to sulk, frown; to cloud over; to run aground; to obstruct, block; to exhaust (a mine)

ammustrari mostrare to show, point out, display, demonstrate

ammuttari spingere to push

ammuttunari imbottire to stuff, to pad

amuri Love.

ananassu ananas pineapple

ancilina Left fallen.

anciova acciuga anchovy

ancùora ancora still, yet

anfàrisi bruciarsi, bruciacchiarsi to burn oneself

anga molare molar, grind

angalarruni scacciapensieri jew's harp

annacari (o annaculiàrisi) cullare; dondolare; scuotere to rock; to dangle, sway; to shake, stir

annagghiari afferrare to seize, to catch

annagghiari afferrare to grasp

annari partire leave

annavaratu tentennante, appanato hesitant, teetering

annijari annegare to drown, be drowned

anniminari indovinare to foretell, predict

annirbàrisi innervosirsi to get nervous, become annoyed

anniscari adescare to catch, lure

annu Year.

annu anno year

annunziari annunciare to announce, foretell

anticchia un poco a little

antìficu identico identical, perfectly equal

antinna antenna antenna

antura poco fa some time beforehand

anuri onore honour

apa Bee.

apparari rendere uguale; spianare to make two things equal; to level

apparenza Appearance.

appariri emergere, apparire to surface, appear, come out, emerge

appartèniri appartenere to belong (to), be a member (of),

appiccicari To climb up, to light a fire,.

appigghia Burns.

appigghia accende ignites

appigghia accende ignites

appizzari rovinare, sciupare; perdere; arrischiare il denaro al giuoco ruin, spoil, waste; lose; gamble wastefully

appizzari appendere to attach, to hang up

appoja Support.

apprenni To learn.

apprimurato (agg.) difretta hurried

apprisciàrisi affrettarsi to hurry up, be quick

apprittari insistere to insist (on), urge, persist, put pressure (on)

appròdicu prodigo lavish, extravagant

appuiari appoggiare to lean, support

appujari appoggiare to support, lay/rest/lean on/against

appustamentu agguato trap, ambush

aprili April.

aprili aprile April

araciu lentamente slowly

araciu piano(adagio) flat

Aragona Aragona..

arancia arancia orange

aranciu Orange, orange tree.

aranciu (di mari) Crab.

àrbulu albero tree

arcu Rainbow, bow, arch.

àremmi harem harem

argìentu argento silver

aria aria air

aricchiu orecchio ear

arìganu Oregano, marjoram.

arma Soul.

arma anima soul

armali (pl) bestiame animals, beasts

armatura Weaponry, armor, armament.

armisanti Holy souls. Also a bread roll .

arraccumannari raccomandare to recommend; to advise; to remind

arragghiari To bray.

arraggiàrisi arrabbiarsi to get angry, fly into a rage

arraggiatu adirato irate

arraggiunari parlare, discutere con calma to discuss, reason

arraspari To grate, scratch.

arrassu Far away, far from.

arrassu lontano far off

arresta Remains, stops, stays, lasts.

arribbummari rimbombare to roar, rumble, thunder

arribbuttari rigettare to throw back, reject, turn down

arricampàrisi rientrare to come back, go back in, return home

arricanùsciri riconoscere to recgonsie, identify, acknowledge

arricchiri To get rich, to enrich.

arricchiri arricchire to enrich, make rich

arricintari sciacquare to rinse, to wash

arricogghi Harvests.

arricògghiri raccogliere to harvest, assemble, collect, gather

arricriarisi provare piacere, divertire to have pleasure, have fun

arricugghìrisi rincasare to return home

arricùogghiri raccogliere to pick, to gather, to harvest

arricurdàrisi ricordare, ricordarsi to remember

arrìeri ancora(dinuovo) again

arrìeri dietro behind

arrifriddari raffreddare to cool

arrignari regnare to reign, rule

arriminari mescolare to mix

arrimuddari ammorbidire to soften

arrinesci Succeeds, brings to a good end.

arrinèsciri riuscire to succeed, get ahead, manage, be able

arrinìesciri riuscire to succeed, manage

arripassari ripassare to review, check, go over again

arripizzari rammendare; rattoppare; rappacificare to mend; patch; reconcile

arriscèdiri perquisire, frugare; ricercare to search, rummage through; to seek, look for

arrisittari riordinare to tidy up, arrange

arristari remanere, restare to remain, stay

arrivari arrivare to arrive

arrivi Arrive, catch up with, reach,

arrubbari To rob, steal.

arrunzari ammonticchiare, lavorare male to heap up, pile, push

arrunzari o arrunchiari radunare; spazzare via; spingere. to assemble, rally (troops); to sweep away; to push

arrunzato qualcosa fatto male ed in fretta something made poorly and hurriedly

arrusbigghiàri(si) svegliar(si) to waken, rouse, awaken

arrusicari rodere, rosicchiare to gnaw, nibble

arruspigghiari svegliare to awaken

arruspùnniri respondere to answer, respond, reply

arrùstiri arrostire to roast, toast, grill

artaru Altar.

àrvulu Tree.

àrvulu albero tree

àscia trova finds

asciucari asciugare to dry

asciuluccatu depresso depressed

asciutti Dry.

ascuta Listens.

ascutari To listen.

ascutari ascoltare, seguire il consiglio to listen to, pay attention to

asdirrubbàrisi ribaltarsi tip over, capsize

asempiu esempio, modello example, model

asèrcitu esercito army

asfaltu asfalto asphalt

asìstiri esistere to exist

aspetta Awaits, expects.

assai A lot, much more.

assai molto a lot of, much

assapurari assaggiare, gustare to try, taste, test

assicunnari replicare, ripetere to repeat, follow up

assicura Protects, assures.

assicurari assicurare; rendere sicuro to assure, ensure; to make safe

assicutari To chase, to run after, to pursue.

assicutari inseguire, rincorrere to pursue, chase, run after

assicutatu Pursued.

assicutatu inseguito pursued

assimigghia Resembles, looks like, is like.

assincupàri(si) (o assintumari) svenire to faint, pass out

assintari assestare to settle (gen, geol), balance (ledger)

assira ierisera last night

assittàrisi sedersi be seated

assuggittari assoggettare to subject (vr - to submit to)

assumigghiari assomigliare to resemble, look like, make similar (to)

assuppari assorbire, subire(fig.) absorb

assuppari (o nzuppàrisi) assorbire to absorb

assuttigghiamentu privazione privation, hardship

assuttigghiari assottigliare, riassumere to sharpen, reduce, summarise

assuzzari pareggiare to make equal, level, equalise, balance

astrattu estratto di pomodoro abstract, tomato paste

astruppiàrisi farsi male to hurt

astuta spegne extinguish

astutari To extinguish, to put out.

astutari spegnere to extinguish

astutu Astute.

attacca Tie.

attènniri dedicarsi allo studio to focus on one's studies, concentrate

attrivitu ardimentoso, baldanzoso; energico daring, bold; energetic, forceful

attruvari trovare to find

attuari rializzari to carry out, accomplish

atturrari tostare to roast coffee

atturrari tostare to toast bread

auggurari augurare to wish, to bid

auguru Good wishes, good fortune.

aumintari aumentare to increase, to raise

ausa Ventures, dares, lifts, leaves.

austu agosto August

autizza altezza height

àutru Someone else, some other.

àutru Other, another

àutu alto tall, high

autunnu Autumn.

autunnu autunno autumn

avannu quest'anno this year

avannu passatu l'annoscorso last year

avantau Boasted.

avanti Beforehand, prior to.

avanti prima before

avantìeri l'altroieri the day before yesterday

aviri To have.

aviri To own, as property, wealth.

aviri a dovere have to, must

aviri ri bisùognu aver bisogno to need to

àvutru altro other

avvicinari andare a trovare to look in on

avvicinarisi avvicinarsi come nearer, approach

avvilisciri get discouraged.

avvocatu avvocato lawyer

azioni Acts, action.

azzalori Loquat, medlar.

azzappa Hoe.

azziccari infilzari to pierce, spear, stick, string

azzitàrisi findanzarsi to become engaged

azzolu azzurro blue

azzurru, blè azzurro blue, azzure

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babbaluci Snail.

babbaluci lumache snails

babbaluci lumaca snail

babbiari scherza joke

babìari scherzare to joke

badagghiu Yawn.

bagascia Harlot, whore, hooker.

bagnu bagno bath

bagnu bagno swim, bathe

balatu macigno, lastra di pietra boulder

balcone balcone balcony

ballu Dance, ball.

bammina Baby, Festival of the Nativity of Mary

banna lato, parte side, place, parts (geo.)

banni of banna. Side, part, place.

basa o basi base, fondamento, sostegno, base, basis, foundation, fundamental element

basilicò basilico basil

bazzicari frequentare, bazzicare to attend, frequent, see (regularly), hang about

beccamortu Gravedigger.

beccu Beak.

bedda, beddu Beautiful, pretty.

beddu bello (a) fine

bella Beautiful, pretty, pleasing.

beni Good.

beni Well.

benifiziu Reward, advantage, benefit.

biancu bianco white

biata Blessed or blest.

bicchìeri bicchiere glass

bicirìetta bicicletta bicycle

biddina grosso serpente d'acqua big water snake

biddizza Beauty.

bìeddu bello beautiful

billizza Beauty.

binariu binario track, platform

binchì Although, however.

binidiciri To bless.

birra birra beer

biruni bidone bin, trash can, swindle

bisesta Leap year.

bisitu lutto mourning

bisognu Need, necessity.

bitunìera betoniera cement mixer

biunnu biondo blonde

bìviri bere to drink

blevi lividu livid, pale

bonu Good.

boria vanità vanity

bosco bosco forest, wood

botta Tap, hit, blow.

bozzu bernoccolo bump

bravu buono (persona) good person

brivatura Water trough.

bruca Tamarisk.

bruccetta forchetta fork

brùoru brodo broth

brùoru brodo stock, beef or chicken

bucatu bucato (s.) washing, laundry

buiscu (o vuiscu) bovino bovine, cattle

bummulu Narrow neck terra cotta container,

bùmmulu fiasca flask

bunaca giacca jacket

bunazza bonaccia, calma dead calm, lull

bunnanza abbondanza abundance

bùonu bene well

bùonu, bellu buono (dicibo) tasty

burnii Old fashioned apothecary jars.

burrasca Tempest, thunder storm.

burru burro butter

busciuni Boxwood.

buscusu astuto smart, astute, crafty, wily

busi Empty, parched stalks,

buttiari alludere; crepitare to allude to, hint at; to crackle, patter, rustle;

buttigghia bottiglia bottle

buttunedda Bud.

buttuni bottone button

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c'a matinata dibuonora early

cà perché because

ca che that

cà qua here

ca veni u cùori soddisfacente satisfying

caccia Hunt.

caccia Drive, urge on, hurry.

caccia cacciata drive out, expel

cacciaturi Hunter.

caciu Cheese.

cacòcciula Artichoke.

cacòcciula carciofo artichoke

cacùocciulu carciofo artichoke

caddùozzu rocchio di salsiccia sausage

cadi Falls.

cadìvili ( o cadìvuli) caduco; cadevole outdated, fleeting, obsolete; capable of falling, teetering

caduta Fall, fallen.

cadutu Felled.

cafè Coffee.

cafè caffè coffee

cafuddari divorare to swallow, devour, wolf

cafuddari picchiare to hit, beat

caibuni carbone coal

caiccu Caique.

calari calare, abbassare, diminuiri to lower, diminish

calarruni scacciapensieri jew's harp

càlia roasted chick peas.

caliata brustolite toasted, roasted

calici Chalice.

calu abbasso down

camina Walks.

caminu Road, travel, way.

camira, stanza camera room

camiunìetta (f.) camioncino van, pickup

càmmara Room, bedroom, chamber.

cammarìeri cameriere waiter

cammisa camicia shirt

campa Lives.

campagna campagna country

campani Bells.

campari To live, to be alive.

campu; tirrìenu campo field

camurrìa seccatura, fastidio trouble, annoyance

camurrusu seccante, fastidioso troublesome, tiresome

càncari Cancers, troubles, hinges.

cancello cancello cancel, gate

canci Changes, trades, barters, transforms, .

cància Changes, trades, barters, transforms,

càncianu Change.

canciari cambiare to change, modify

cani Dog.

cani cane dog

canigghia Skin, peel, grain chaff.

canna Cane, stick.

cannarozzu esofago esophagus

cannarozzu fausu trachèa trachèa

cannata caraffa carafe

cannavazzu straccio rag, dishcloth, canvas, torn

cannileri Candlestick.

cannola hair roller, tube.

cannùolu cannolo pipe

cannùolu rubinetto tap, faucet

canta Sings.

cantari cantare to sing

canti Sing.

cantunera Cornerstone.

canuscirai You will recognize, understand,

canùsciri conoscere to know

canuzzu Little dog, lap dog.

capiddu Hair.

capiddu capello hair

capìri capire to understand

càpiri starci, entrarci matter, be relevant

capizzutu caparbio stubborn, obstinate

cappeddu Hat.

cappìeddu cappello hat

capra capra goat

capuliatu tritato di carne ground meat

carculari calcolare, valutare, fare conto to calculate, evaluate, estimate, to account

càrculu operazione aritmetica, calcolo; considerazione arithmetic, calculation, estimate; consideration, observation

carduna Cardoon, thistle, (like artichoke).

carduni Cardoon or perhaps artichoke.

càriri cadere to fall

caritati Charity.

carnacceru (o carnazzeru) carnivoro carnivorous

carne carne meat

carni Meat.

carnilivari Carnival, Mardi gras, Shrove Tues

carnilivari All the days preceding Lent.

carnizzìeri macellaio butcher

carrettu Cart.

carrìari portare (dipeso) to cart, to carry, bring

carricari To carry.

carricatu carico (agg.) loaded

carrinu A carlin, a silver coin

carrittera strada; carrettieri road; carts drivers (carters)

carritteri carrettiere carts driver (carter)

carru Wagon, cart.

carruzziari portare in giro in macchina to tour

carta carta paper

carta carta map

Cartagiruni Caltagirone.

carteddi Baskets.

carti cartedagioco playing cards

cartuni cartone carton

caru Dear, expensive.

caru caro (prezzo) dear, expensive

carusa giovani young girl

casa House.

casa casa house

cascari To fall.

cascari cadere to fall (down), collapse, flop

cascia cassa till

casciuni cassetto drawer

casìetti calzini socks

Castedduvitranu Castelvetrano.

castiari punire, castigare punish, castigate, chastise

castigari Castigate, chastise, chasten.

castratu Castrated.

Catania Catania.

cattiva Widow.

catu Pail, bucket.

catu secchio bucket, pail

càuci Lime, mortar.

càuciu Kick.

càudu Hot.

càudu caldo warm, hot

caudulinu impulsivo; facile all'ira impulsive; easily made irate

càusa Litigation, reason, cause.

cavaddu Horse.

cavaddu cavallo horse

cavaleri Cavalier, gentleman.

cavuli Cabbages.

càvuru caldo hot

càvusa calza stocking

càvusi pantaloni trousers, pants

cchiù maggiore bigger, older

cchiù maggiore more

cchiù più more

cèdiri cedere to concede, transfer an entitlement

Celu Sky, paradise, heaven.

centu One hundred.

cera Look, appearance.

cerca Seek.

cerniri To sift, to sieve.

cersa Oak tree, oak.

cèusi Mulberry tree.

cèusi gelsi mulberries

checcu Stutterer, stammerer.

chi che who, whom

chi c'aiu a allungari? che me ne faccio? what can I do?

chiama Calls.

chianata o acchianata salita slope

chianci Mourn for, cry.

chianci piange cry

chiànciri To cry.

chiànciri piangere to cry, weep, grieve

chianta, peri ri pianta plant roots

chiàntani Plant.

chiantari piantare, coltivare to plant

chianu Plain.

chianu piano plains, level

chianu piano (liscio) plane

chiaru chiaro clear

chicari Bend, fold.

chiddi quelli those

chiddu That.

chiddu quello that one

chiesa Church.

chìesa chiesa church

chiò Owl.

chiossai di più more

chiovi Rains.

chiòviri To rain.

chiòviri piovere to rain, pour

chiovu Nail.

chisti questi these

chistu questo this one

chiu più more

chiu assai dipiù some more

chiu; chiu assai più more; some more

chiùiri chiudere to close

chiummu piombo lead

chiùmpiri (o chiumpiri) compiere to carry out, fulfill

chiùoppu pioppo poplar tree

chiùoviri piovere to rain

chiùovu chiodo nail

chiuppu Poplar, populus dilatata, L.

chiuppu pioppo poplar tree

ciacca Crack, split, cleft, crevice.

ciacca Cracks.

ciaccari To plow, to split, to crack,

ciaccari dissodare till, break up

ciancatu zoppo crippled

ciancu Hip.

ciancu fianco side, hip, flank

ciancu (m.) anca hip

Ciaramunti Chiaramonte.

ciaraveddu Kid goat.

ciaraveddu capretto kid goat

ciàuru odore fragrance, odor

ciàuru odore fragrance, odor

ciàvuru odore odor

cibbu Food, nourishment.

cicarìedda tazza di caffè coffee cup

Ciccu Chick, Frank, Francis.

cìceri ceci chick pea

cìchira tazza cup

cìecu o orbu cieco blind

cìertu certo certain

Cifalutani A native of Cefalu, a Cefaluan.

cilìeggia ciliegia cherry

ciminu sesamo sesame

cinquant'anni Fifty years.

ciocca Hen.

cipudda cipolla onion

cira Wax.

cira cera wax

circari To look for, to search, to seek.

circari cercare to search

circunnari circondare, cerchiare to surround, enclose, hoop

ciriveddu Brain, talent, good sense, etc.

cirivìeddu cervello brain

cirrichincì Screech owl.

citrolu Cucumber.

citrùolu cetriolo cucomber

città, paìsi città city

ciuccata Hatching, hatchery.

ciumi River.

ciumi fiumi rivers

ciumi fiume river

ciunnari graffiari scratch

ciunnàrisi tagliarsi, sfregiarsi scratch oneself

ciuri Flower.

ciuri fiore flower

ciuriu fiorito flowered

cocciu Berry, fruit, seed, drop.

cociri To cook, to torment, to grieve.

cocu A cook.

colazione colazione breakfast

colira Anger, rage.

comò comodino night stand

compagnia compagnia company

comu As, how, like.

comune, municipio comune city hall

contadinu contadino farmer

conza Fix, season, prepare.

cori Heart.

corna Adultery, cuckold.

corpu Blow, stroke, hit, body.

costa Cost, coast.

cozzu Occiput, the back of the skull, a ridge.

crapa Goat.

crastu montone ram, mutton

cravàccacci Mount, ride.

credìtinni Believe. (also see cridìtinni)

crèditu Credence.

credituri Creditor.

criata colf, domestica maid

criàti Maids, servants.

cridiri To believe, to think, to trust.

cridìtinni Believe.

criju I believe.

criscimogna o criscimonia crescita, sviluppo; aumento di peso o volume growth, development, expansion; increase in weight or volume

crisciri To grow, increase, rise.

crisciri crescere to grow

cristallu vetro (finestra) glass, window

cristianu Christian.

cristianu signora person, missus

crita Clay.

critti Believed.

crivu Sieve.

cruci Cross, sacrifice.

crucifissi Crucifix.

crucifissu Crucifix.

crùozza teschio skull

crusta crosta crust

cu con with

cuacina calcina lime mortar

cuariari riscaldare heat, warm

cubbu cubo
2. cupo, tenebroso
cubic
2. dark, gloomy

cùbbula cupola cupola

cucchiara cucchiaio table spoon

cucchieri Coachman.

cucina cucina kitchen

cucinanu They cook.

cucinu cugino cousin

cucìuli cedevole supple, pliable, yielding, soft

cucuzza Squash.

cucuzza zucca squash, zucchini

cuda Tail.

cudduruna Round focaccia.

cudduruna focaccia focaccia bread

cue chi whoever

cuegghiè chiunque anyone, anybody

cufini Coops, pens.

cugnintura Opportunity.

cuincìdiri coincidere to coincide, fall on (a date)

cuitàrisi quietarsi, calmarsi to become calm, to calm down, abate, subside

cullabburari collaborare to collaborate, cooperate, contribute

cumanna Commands.

cummattiri To combat, assault, compete, deal.

cummattiri avere a che fare to be busy

cummattiri combattere to fight, to annoy, struggle

cummèttiri commettere to commit, commission, assemble, fit together

cummìenniri convenire to agree

cummìentu convento convent

cummigghiari coprire cover

cumminari combinare to arrange, to combine, plan

cumminatu combinato, situato arranged

cummìnciri convincere convince

cummuditati Comfort, convenience.

cumpagnia Company, fellowship, group.

cumpanaggiu Anything eaten with bread.

cumpari Crony, peer, friend.

cumponi Creates, composes, arranges.

cumpòniri comporre to compose, put together, arrange

cumprumìntiri rischiare, compromettere;
fare un compromesso
to risk, to compromise;
to make a compromise

cumunicari participari, comunicare to participate, communicate

cuncèdiri concedere to concede, admit, bestow

cunchiùdiri concludere to conclude, finish, achieve, get done

cunchiusioni (f) conclusione conclusion

cundizzioni condizione condition

cunfissioni Confession.

cunfunniri confondere to confuse, mix up, blur

cunfurtibbuli Comfortable.

cunigghiu Rabbit.

cunigghiu coniglio rabbit

cunnannari condannare to sentence, condemn, convict

cunnùciri condurre, guidare to lead, to conduct

cunòcchia Cane implement used in spinning wool,

cunsigghi Counsel, advice.

cunsigghia Advises, counsels.

cunsigghiu Advice, counsel.

cunsighiati Counsel.

cunsulatu Consoled, gratified.

cunsumari Consume, use, waste, scorn, long for.

cuntaminari contaminare, inquinare to pollute, contaminate, corrupt

cuntari To recount, to tell.

cuntari contare to count

cuntèniri contenere to contain, hold back, curb

cuntenti Happy, content.

cunti Dealings with, reckonings.

cuntinu Continuous, enduring.

cuntinuari proseguire to continue, go on

cuntisa confronto, contesa confrontation

cuntrastari To oppose, to contest.

cuntrastari contrastare; opporsi to hinder, dispute, clash; oppose, object

cuntratti Contract.

cuntu Accounting, tale.

cunzari sistemare; apparecchiare to fix; to set (the table), get ready

cunzari condire, apparecchiare (tavola) flavor, dress, arrange

cunzatu Seasoning, dressing.

cunzatu condimento dressing

cunziddirari considerare to consider

cunzigghiari consigliare to cousel, advise

cùocciu chicco chicco

cùociri cuocere to cook

cùoddu collo collar, neck

cùogghiri cogliere collect

cùomu come how

cùomu come like

cùonza condimento dressing, condiment

cùoppula coppola cupola

cùori cuore heart

cùorna corna horn

cùosa cosa thing

cùoscia coscia thigh

cupìerta coperta blanket

cuppinu mestolo ladle

cupunari (o cuppunari) coprire to cover, to put a lid on something

cupuni Bung, stopper.

cura coda tail

curaggiu Courage, pluck, audacity.

curari To care, to mind.

curarisi preoccuparti to worry oneself

curca Sleeps, falls asleep.

curciu Short, small animal.

curicàrisi sdraiarsi lie down

curmu colmo, cima, apice, vetta peak, summit, apex, top

curnutu Cuckold, horned .

curpa colpa fault, guilt

currèggiri correggere to correct, rectify, grade (an exam), proofread

curri Runs.

currìenti corrente current

cùrriri correre to run

currispùnniri correspondere to correspond/agree (with), coincide

currituri Fast, swift.

currutella Spoilage, depravity, indigestion.

cursa Race, trot.

curtisia Courtesy, graciousness.

curtu basso (statura) short

curtu corto brief

cuscenza coscienza conscience

cuscinu cuscino cushion

cuscinziusu coscenzioso, diligente conscientious

cùsiri cucire to sew

custanza Constancy, dependability.

custari costare to cost

custruiri costruire to construct

custumi Customs, behavior.

custurera sarta tailor

cuteddu coltello knife

cutiddianu o cuntiddianu quotidiano, giornaliero daily

cutìeddu coltello knife

cutra Blanket.

cuttuni cotone cotton

cutturiari tampinare, assillare pester, harass

cutuliatu deriso, umiliato derided, humiliated

cutulinu quatto quatto, silenziamente silently, quietly, stealthily

cuurdinari coordinare to coordinate

cuverchiu Cover.

cuverna Governs, rules.

cuvernu Treatment, management.

cuvirnari governare to govern, rule

cuviu astuto, scaltro astute, shrewd, sly, cunning

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dà là over there

dammaggiu danno harmful

dari To give.

darreri dietro behind

dazziu dazio taxes, customs duty, excise

ddisa Hemp.

debbitu Debt.

dèbbuli Weakness.

deca decennio decade

denti Teeth.

diàvulu Devil.

dicìdiri decidere to decide, choose, resolve

dicidotto Eighteen.

dicidotto diciotto eighteen

dicinu They say.

difenni Defend, support, stand by.

difetti Faults.

difettu Fault.

difìniri definire to define

difùnniri disseminare; diffondere to disseminate; spread, circulate, diffuse

dijunu Fast, extended privation.

dijunu Empty stomach.

dimoniu Devil, demon.

dimustrari To demonstrate, display, show.

dinari Money.

dipusitari depositare, deporre to deposit, store, leave sediment

diri To say, to tell.

dirìggiri dirigere, guidare, gestire lead, guide, manage, run, direct

dirittu diritto right, entitlement

disaggiu disagio discomfort, difficulty, uneasiness

disamuratu disamorato detached, unconcerned, indifferent

disanuratu furbo, vispo sly, cunning

disanuratu (spreg.) disonorato dishonored

discrìviri descrivere to describe, relate, trace

discùrriri discutere to discuss, debate, argue

disfìcili difficile difficult

disiari To wish, to want.

disiata Desired.

disìu Appetite, desire, wish.

disìu, spinnu (fam.) desiderio desire

dispiacìri(si) spiacere to upset, displease, regret

disprezza Disparages, scorns.

disprizzari Despise, scorn, disparage.

disputanu They argue, are arguing.

dissàpitu insipido insipid, wishy washy, tame

distrùdiri distruggire to destroy, ruin, wreck

Diu God.

divìduu divisibile divisible, apportionable

divìersu diverso diverse

divinali divino devine, heavenly, sacred, sublime

divirtirisi divertirsi to enjoy

divotu Devout, devoted.

dogghi Pain, ache.

dogghia Pain, ache, problem.

dolu Pain, ruin, waste.

doma Tames.

donna Woman.

dopporumani dopodomani the day after tomorrow

dormi Sleeps.

dòrmiri To sleep.

dota Dowry.

dottu Learned, wise.

drittu Straight, right, honest, upright.

drittu destro, diritto right (direction), direct, straight

dubbitari esitare; dubitare to hesitate, waver; doubt, be unsure, mistrust

dùbbulu (o duppiu) doppio double, twofold

dùbula Harrow.

dugnu of Dare. I give, I'll give.

dugnu darò will give you

dugnu darò will give you

duluri Pain.

dumani Tomorrow.

dumanna Request, question, demand.

dùocu là there

dùoppu poi after, later

dùoppu, chiu tardu dopo later

dùoppu, ripoi allora (dopo) then

dura Lasts, bears.

durmiri To sleep.

dutturi dottore doctor

duviri dovere qc to owe

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èbbica (o èpica) epoca, periodo epoch, era, period

ecce-homu Corpus.

eccessu Excess.

epiremia Epidemic.

Erice Erice.

erra The letter R.

erruri Errors, mistakes.

erva Grass.

esalta Exalts, praises.

esìbbiri esporre to exhibit

esiggituri Collector.

esplòdiri esplodere to explode

està Summer.

eu io I

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fa Makes.

facceri simulato, doppio, finto false, double faced, artificial, imitation

facci Face.

facci immagine images

facci viso face

facci faccia face

fàcili facile easy, facile

facunnu facondo, eloquente eloquent, articulate

fadeddi Skirts.

fallutu Bankrupt.

fami Hunger.

fami fame hunger

fanaticarìa vanità, ostentazione vanity, ostentation

fangu fango med

farfantarìa bugia lie

fari To do, to make.

fari fare to do, to make

farmacìa farmacia pharmacy

fasùolu fagiolo bean

fatiga Work, labor, toil, fatigue.

fattabbata moltitudine a lot of

fattu Action, deed.

fatturi Steward, factor.

fàuci Sickle.

fava Fava bean, broad bean.

fava fava broad bean, fava

favuri Favor, help, protection.

fazzulìettu, mucaturi fazzoletto handkerchief

felici, cuntìentu contento happy, content

fenu Fodder.

fera fiera fair, market

feriu deforme deformed, misshapen, hideous

ferru ferro iron

festa Holiday.

fetu Stink, stench.

fezza Dregs.

fibraiu febbraio February

fìcatu fegato liver

ficheri Fig trees.

fici-fici Silva Rufa, a tiny bird

ficu Fig.

ficu Fig Tree.

ficu fico fig

ficu r'innia ficod'india prickly pear

fidi Faith.

fìedda 'i carni bistecca steak

fìerru ferro iron

figghialora prolifica prolific

figghiu Son.

figghiu figlio son

fileri In files staggered behind one another.

filici Happy.

fimmina Woman.

fìmmina donna woman

fimmini Women.

fìnciri To pretend.

fìnciri fingere to pretend, feign

finestra Window.

finiri finire, smettere (sogg. animati) to finish

finisci Finish.

finùocchiu finocchio fennel, anise

finut'i manciari dopo pranzo after dinner

firanti mercante da fiere astute merchant

firari fidare to trust

firarisilla essere capace to be able

firma firma signature

firmari fermare to sign, seal

firmizza Stable, secure, fixed.

firranti grigio, ferrigno (che ha il colore del ferro) gray, metallic (in terms of color)

firraru fabbro blacksmith

firraru ferrajo blacksmith

firredda Giant fennel, ferula communis.

firrià gira turn

firrìa Around.

firriari girare, circondare to turn, revolve, encircle

firucia fiducia faith

firutu ferito wounded, injured

fitusu lercio, fetente filthy, fetid, smelly

focu Fire, flame.

fora Out, outside of, off.

fòrficia forbice scissor

forti Strong.

forzi Strength, fortitude.

fracchiari picchiare to hit

fràcitu Spoiled, corrupt.

fràcitu marcio, marcito rotten

fràdiciu Spoiled, corrupt.

fràgula fragola strawberry

franchizza schiettezza tax exemption

frasca Branch.

frati fratello brother

frevi Fever.

frevi febbre fever

friddu freddo cold

frìevi febbre fever

frìiri friggere to fry

frìjiri friggere to fry, sizzle

friscari fischiare to whistle, hiss

friscu Cold.

friscu fresco fresh, cool

frivaru febbraio February

frìvulu frivolo, che manca di serietà, futile frivolous, light hearted, trivial, futile

frucchetta forchetta fork

frumintaria Wheat farming.

frummentu Wheat.

frunti fronte forehead

frutta frutta fruit

fruttari produrre frutta; generare to fruit, be fruitful; generate

fruttuusu Fruitful.

fuddari pigiare dentro to press, to urge

fuddìa follia madness

fuirisinni fuggire flee

fuj Flee, avoid.

fùjiri fuggire to flee, escape, run away

fumu Smoke.

fumu fumo smoke

funcia Mushroom.

fùnniri fondere to melt, blend, fuse, thaw

funnu Depth, bottom.

funnutu (o funnurutu) profondo deep, profound

fùocu fuoco fire

fùoddi folle mad, crazy

fuora fuori outside

fùorza forza force

furanu (o foràsticu o furitanu) forestiero, foraneo foreign, alien, unfamiliar

furbu furbo shrewd, sly

furca Gallows, scaffold.

furchìetta forchetta fork

furesta bosco, foresta woods, forest

furèsticu selvatico wild (plants, animals), gamy (taste)

furmaggiu Cheese.

furmaggiu, caciu formaggio cheese

furmìcula formica ant

furmìentu frumento flour

furmintuni mais corn, maize

furtuna Luck.

furtuna fortuna fortune, luck

furzivu (o furzusu) robusto, forzoso (forte) robust, strong, hardy, sturdy

fussuni Tomb, grave.

fùttiri To have intercourse, to oppress, to fool.

futuru Future, what will be.

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gabba Fool, cheat.

gabbo Fool, ridicule, joke.

gabbu Fool, ridicule, joke.

gabbu burla tease, mock

gadda Tint or ink made from walnuts.

gaddina Hen, chicken.

gaddu Cock.

galantomu Gentleman.

galuppa Gallops.

gamma Leg.

garzu Lover, boyfriend.

garzuneddu Stable boy.

gastimi Curses.

gastimi imprecazioni curses

gatta Cat.

gèbbia o gèrbia vasca per acque da irrigazione tub for irrigation waters

gesuminu gelsomino jasmine

gezzista jazzista jazz player

ghisari alzare to get up

già già already

giarnu (o giàlinu) giallo yellow

gìelu gelo ice

gìeniru genero son-in-law

gigghiu Lily.

gilusia Jealousy.

gingiva gengiva gum

ginnaiu gennaio January

gintilizza Gentleness, kindness.

ginùorfu tufo tufo

giraviti cacciavite screwdriver

giudica Judges.

giudicari To judge.

giudiziu Judgement, good sense.

giudizziusu sensato, giudizioso sensible, judicious

giugnu giugno June

giustizia Justice.

giustizzia giustizia justice

giustu Just, fair.

giuva To help, to do good works.

giuvamentu Benefit.

giuvintù Youth.

gnuranti ignorante ignorant, uneducated

godi Enjoys.

gola gola throat

gòmito gomito elbow

gradigghia Grill.

gramigna Weed.

gran Big, very.

grana Grain.

granfi Claw, power, clutches.

granita Flavored ices, granita.

granni Big, open.

granni grave heavy

grannizzi Grandness, nobility, excess.

grànnuli Hail.

grapi Opens.

grascia sporcizia dirt

grasciura Fertilizer.

grassura Fertilizer.

grassura concime fertilizer

gravusu Grave, heavy.

graziusa Gracious.

grecu Greek.

gridaci Shouting.

grìevia insipido bland, vapid, insipid

groi Crane.

grossa Fat, large, big.

grunnusu Sulky, grumpy.

grunnusu serioso serious

gruppa Rump, back.

gruppu Knot.

gruppu nodo knot

guadagna Earns.

guadagnatu Gained.

guadagnu Gain.

guagghiardu Vigorous, robust, diligence.

guai Misfortune, trouble.

guaragnu guadagno earnings

guarda Regard, save, protect.

guardari To lok at, to regard, to watch.

guardau Guarded, looked after.

guasta Wastes, spoils, ruins, hurts.

gudiri To enjoy.

guerra War.

guidata Managed, regulated, guided.

guìerra o verra guerra war

guirari guidare guide, steer, drive

gula Throat, gluttony.

gunciari To swell, to inflate.

gurgari sgorgare to gush, spurt out

gustu Taste, pleasure.

gustusu Tasty.

gutta Gout, drop.

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ha To have, has.

havi deve must

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iardinu giardino garden

iardinu orto vegetable garden

iccari vuci strillare scream

idda ella, lei she, her

iddi essi, esse he, it

iddi loro they

iddu egli, lui he, him

idìa (s) idèi (p) idea idea

ìerba erba grass

ìerba erba turf

ìeri ieri yesterday

imbriacari To be or get drunk.

imbriacu Inebriated, drunk.

imbrugghiatu Entangled, confused.

immìernu inverno winter

impijurari To worsen.

impirugghiarisi incastrarsi, imbrogliarsi fit in, entangle

impovirisci To become poor.

imprescia Quickly, suddenly.

impurtanza importanza importance

impustari ordinare, mettere in ordine arrange

imrugghiari imbrogliare, aggrovigliare tangle

in capu, supra sopra on top

inchianari spianari to level, smooth

ìnchiri riempire to fill

incignusu Ingenious.

inciùria Insult, injury, offense.

incuddari incollare to glue, to paste

infernu Hell.

infirmitati Sickness.

infrucchiari infilare, incastrare to fit in, to stitch up

ingannu Deception, fraud, guile.

ingratitutini Ingratitude.

insigna Teaches.

insìgnanu Teach, learn.

insinu a finoa up to

insirtari indovinare to guess

insivatu sporcato dirtied

insunnacchiatu assonnato sleepy, off-guard

intìfficu identico, perfettamente uguale identical, exactly equal

intròpitu antipatico unpleasant

inturciuniari intrecciare interweave

inùtili Futile, useless.

invernu Winter.

invicchiutu Aged, old, to have put on years,

invirnata Winter time.

iòviri giovedì Thursday

irata Irate, angry.

iri andare to go

iri ne visitare to visit

iritu dito finger

irvusu (o irbusu) erboso grassy

isca Enticement, food, bait.

istati estate summer

iu io I

iuarari To take an oath, to swear, to pledge.

iucari giocare to play

iùnciri aggiungere to join

iùocu giocattolo toy

iùornu giorno day

iurnata giornata day

iusu giù down, below

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jamu We go.

jancu White.

jardini Gardens.

jiditu Finger.

jimmu Bump, defect, fault.

jìnchiri (o allìnchiri) riempire to fill

jinchitinni riempirtene fill

Jinnaru January.

jippuni (o ippuni) camicetta blouse

jiri To go.

jiri (vr - jirisìnni) andare (andarsene), recarsi to go, travel, work, function, fit (to leave, go away from)

jisari alzare to raise, lift, hoist

jissara Quarry, hamper, bin.

jissijari gessare to plaster

jissu gessu chalk, gypsum, plaster

jittari gettare to throw, fling, cast away, gush, sprout

jocu Play.

jocu gioco game

jornu Day, daybreak, daylight.

jovidi Thursday.

jucari giocare to play, gamble

jucunnu giocondo, gioioso, liete joyous, joyful, merry

Judeu Jew.

judici e jurici Judge.

jumenta Mare.

jumenta (o jimenta) giumenta mare

juncareddi Rush, basketweaver.

jùnciri (o junciri) congiungere; giungere, pervenire, raggiungere to join, connect; reach, catch up (with)

juncu Reed, bulrush.

juntu Joined.

juramenti Oath, promise.

jurnata Day.

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labbru labbro lip

laccaratu (o laccarutu) fiacco, debole weary, weak

làdiu (o làidu) brutto ugly, despicable, wretched

lagnusìa pigrizia lazyness

lagnusu pigro lazy

làidi brutti ugly

làidu brutto ugly

lamintarisi To lament.

lamintàrisi lagnarsi moan, whine

lamintusu lamentevole mournful, pitiful

lampari lampeggiare to flash, sparkle, be lightning

lampiari lampeggiare flash

lampu lampo flash of lightning

lana Wool.

lana lana wool

laniu mezzo logoro, spelacchiato worn, frayed, tattered

lanna latta tin, can

Lanuzza Know-it-all.

lapa ape bee

lapi Bees.

largu largo wide, broad

lariu cattivo, nonbuono bad

lassari Leave, abandon.

lassari lasciare to leave

làssitu eredità inheritance

lastimusu noioso boring

latru Thief.

latti latte milk

lattuca lattuga lettuce

latu lato side

laudari lodare to praise

lauriari laureare to confer a degree

lavari lavare to wash

làvasi Wash.

lavuri Crops, plants, stalks, seedlings.

lazzariari ferire to injure, wound, hurt

lazzu laccio, stringa noose, lasso

lèggiri leggere to read

leggiu leggero lightweight, slight

lesu leso injured

lettu Bed.

letu Glad, happy.

letu lieto, contento glad, happy, content

leva Remove.

lialtà Loyalty.

libbirtà Liberty, freedom.

libbirtati Liberty, freedom.

libru libro book

licca Delicious.

licca ghiotta greedy

liccu (o lliccu) ghiotto; appassionatamente dedito a qualcosa greedy; completely devoted to something

lìeggiri leggere to read

lìeggiu, liggìeru leggero light, weak

lìentu lento slow

lìentu sciolto, nonlegato loose, untied

lìettu letto bed

liga Bud.

liggi Law.

lignati bòtte (pl.) hits

lignu Wood.

lignu legno wood

limarrusu fangoso muddy, silty

limitari limitare, circoscrivere, confinare to limit, confine, bound, mark the bounds of

limiuni limone lemon

lìmpiu limpido, pulito, terso proper, neat, clear

lingua Language, tongue.

lingua lingua tongue

linticchia lenticchia lentil

lippiari mangiucchiare nibble

lippu Moss.

lippu muschio moss

lippusu vischioso sticky, gluey

liuni Lion.

livari To remove, take away.

livari togliere to take away, remove, subtract

livari levare to remove

livata Indignation, scorn, alarm.

lluminazzioni (o alluminazzioni) illuminazione lighting, illumination, enlightenment

locu Place.

lodari To praise.

lordu sporco, lordo dirty, filthy, stained

luangu lungo long

luci Lights, brightens.

luci luce (elettrica) light

lucrusu Lucrative, profitable.

ludari To praise.

lugliu luglio July

lumi Light.

luna Moon.

luni Monday.

lùnneri lunedì monday

luntanu Far away, afar.

luntanu lontano far

lùoccu stupido stupid

lùoccu tonto thick

lùongo lungo long

lùongu alto (statura) tall

lùordu sporco dirty

lupu Wolf.

lupu lupo wolf

lussu Luxury.

lustru chiaro, lucente; luce clear, bright; light

lustru luce (naturale) luster, bright

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ma ma but

macari anche also, even

maccarruna bucatini, perciatelli tube spaghetti

macchia (f.) rovo stain, spot

maceddu Slaughterhouse.

màchina automobile automobile

madduni mattone brick

magagna Fault, defect.

màgghia Scrounge, link of a chain, sweater.

magghia (f.) maglione sweater

maggiu maggio May

magnusu pomposo pompous, flashy, ostentatious

mai Never, ever.

mai mai never

maiali Pig.

maju May.

majulinu May.

majuri Bigger, senior, wise.

malacriatu (o malucriatu) screanzato, maleducato ill-mannered, boorish, rude

malanni Misfortunes, ailments.

malasìenu magazzino warehouse, shop

malatu Sick, patient.

malatu malato sick

mali Pain, bad thing, sickness, evil.

malu Bad, evil.

malu cattivo (tempo) bad

malu male bad

malucumminatu messomale (fig.) badly done

malupagaturi Hard pressed payer.

malutìempu maltempo bad weather

mamma Mother.

mammana Midwife.

mammana balia nanny

mancamentu Lack, need, detraction, deficiency.

mancari To miss, to lack, to be found wanting.

mancari mancare to lack

manciari To eat, overwhelm.

manciari cenare to eat

manciari mangiare to eat, corrode, squander

mancu nemmeno not even

mancusu (o mancarusu) mancino left-handed

mandra Stable, cowshed, herd, flock.

maniari maneggiare manage

manica Sleeve.

manìera modo manner

maniscu (o manìvuli) maneggevole (ajd) easy to handle, manageable

manna Delicacy, manna.

mannari To send.

mannari mandare, spedire to send

mannarinu mandarino mandarine

mànnira Barn, stable, cowshed, stall.

mantellu Mantle, cloak.

manteni Care for, uphold, maintain, nurture.

mantèniri mantenere to keep, maintain, support, uphold

manu Hand, help, cooperation.

manu mano hand

manzu Mild, meek, docile.

manzu mansueto tame, gentle, docile

mappina strofinaccio duster

maramma Wall construction, building.

maravigghiari stupire to amaze, astonish

mari Sea.

mari mare sea

marina Sea, seashore, coast.

mariolu Sly, crafty, jew's harp.

mariolu di fera scacciapensieri Jew's harp

mariolu di fera mercante da fiere merchant

marita Marries.

maritari To marry.

maritari sposare to marry

maritàrisi sposarsi to get married

maritata Married.

maritu Husband.

maritu marito husband

marranzana scacciapensieri jew's harp

marrò marrone brown

marteddu Hammer.

martìeddu martello hammer

Martinu Martin.

màrtiri martedì Tuesday

màrtiru Martyr.

martuzza scimmia barbary ape

maruni mattone, piastrella brick, tile

marva Mallow (genus malvo).

marzu March.

marzu marzo March

mascanzuni farabutto scoundrel

mascidda guancia; mascella cheek; jaw

màsculu uomo man

masinnò altrimenti otherwise

massaru Steward, manager, farmer, janitor.

mastru Teacher, master.

matinata The entire morning.

matinu Dawn, morning, daybreak.

matinu, matinata mattina morning

matri Mother.

matri madre mother

matrimoniu Matrimony, marriage.

mattu Crazy, insane, mad.

matuciari avere rapporti omosessuali to have homosexual relations

maturari Ripen, mature.

mazza Mallet, mace, heavy staff.

mazzu Haycock, hayrick.

'mbillittata To be made up, to have makeup on.

'mbriachi Drunk.

mbrogghiu raggiro, imbroglio trick, swindle, dubious activity; mess

medicu Doctor, physician.

megghiu Better.

mela mela apple

meli Honey.

mènnula Almond tree, almond.

mènnuli mandorle almonds

menzacanna metric yardstick

menzannùotti mezzanotte midnight

menziìuornu mezzogiorno noon

mercedi Remuneration, payment.

merci Merchandise, goods.

mercuri Wednesday.

meti Mows, harvests.

metti_pinni ringalluzzisce gets cocky

meu Mine.

mia Me.

midèmmi anche also

midianu (o medianu) mezzano, mediano average, medium, middle, median

midicina Medicine.

midudda Brain.

mìenu, chiu picca meno less

mìenzu mezzo half

mìerculi mercoledì Wednesday

mìettiri mettere to put

mìettiri porre to put

mìevuza milza spleen

migghiu Mile.

migghiuranza Betterment, promise.

migghiurari migliorare to improve, get better, make progress

milinciana melanzana eggplant

miluni melone melon

minchia sesso maschile penis

minchiuni Foolish, silly, simple.

minestra Soup.

Miniòli Mineans.

minnali Silly, foolish, amateurish.

minnitta spreco waste

minnulica Almond paste.

minutagghia minuzia minor details, minutiae

minutu minuto minute

minuzzari tagliuzzare mince

minuzzatu Minced, chopped, crumbed, cut.

minzanu Mediator, middleman.

minzogna A lie.

minzogna bugia, mento lie, fib

minzugnaru Liar.

mira Aim, sight, sights.

miraculu Miracle.

mircanti Trader, merchant.

mircanzia Merchandise, goods.

mircatu Slashed, discounted.

mircatu Marketplace.

mircatu conveniente (prezzo) affordable

mircatu mercato market

mirenna Snack.

misa To put, mount.

mischinu Wretched.

mischinu poveretto wretch

miseria Misery, extreme poverty.

misi Month.

misi mese month

missa Mass.

missa messa mass

missaggiu Messanger.

Missina Messina.

misteri Trade, job, occupation.

misurari misurare to measure, guage, estimate

misuratu Measured, apportioned.

mitennu Harvesting.

mittillu Put it.

mmarcari imbarcare to embark, board, load

mmèstiri investire invest

mmintari inventare; mentire to invent; to lie (fabricate)

mmisca intromette intervene

'mmitari To anger, incite, tempt.

'mmitatu Invited.

'mmriacari To get drunk.

'mmurdi Harness, fasten, tie.

mmustra Example, show, essay.

Modica Modica.

monaca Nun.

monaci Monks.

monacu Monk.

mori Dies.

morti Death.

mortu Dead.

mortu Dead.

moru Dying.

mòviri To move.

'mparari To learn.

mpidiri impedire to prevent (from), obstruct, hinder

mpijari impiegare to employ, use

mpijuràri(si) peggiorare to worsen, make worse (to become worse)

'mpisu Hanged man.

mprunta impronta footprint

mpurrìri marcire rot

mùciru ghiotto, goloso di dolci greedy, sweet toothed

muddica mollica crumbs

muddichi Crumbs.

muddiu Flowering Ash, Manna Ash,

mudellu modulo, modello form, module,

muganazza Milk thistle, carduus marianus.

mugghieri Wife.

mugghieri moglie wife

muli Mules.

mulinu Mill.

mulu Mule.

mulu mulo mule

munciri To milk.

mùnciri mungere to milk

munnari sbucciare to peel

munnizza immondizia trash

munnu World.

munnu mondo world

muntagna Mountains.

muntagna montagna mountain

muntarùozzu (m.) montagnetta, cumulo, dosso pile

muntata salita slope

munti Mountain.

munti monte mountain

muntuni Ram.

mùoddu molle soft, wet

mura Walls.

muraturi muratore mason, bricklayer

mureddi Blackish.

muriri To die

muriri (o mòriri) morire to die, fade die out, come to an end

Murriali Monreale.

muru muru lungo il muro along the wall

musca Fly, horsefly.

musca mosca fly

muschi Flies.

musciu moscio, vizzo soft, lifeless, withered

muscugghiuni Gnat, midge, tiny fly.

mussu Lips, mouth.

mussu (fam.) muso, bocca mouth

mustazzu Mustache, whiskers.

mustazzu baffo mustache

mustu Must, new wine.

mustu mosto must (grape juice)

muta Changes.

mutanni mutande underpants

mutari To change.

muttu Motto, adage, maxim, statement.

mutu muto mute

muturi motore motor

muturi motorino scooter

muvìrisi muoversi move

muvìrisi sbrigarsi expedite

mùzzica morde bite

muzzicari To bite.

muzzicari mordere to bite

muzzicuni Morsel, bite.

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'na One.

n'o mìenzu ri inmezzoa in the middle of

naca culla o amaca hammock

nannu Grandfather.

nannu nonno grandfather

nappa tazza cup

Napuli Naples.

narreri indietro back, behind

nasca naso nose

naschi narici nostril

nasciri To be born, begin to be.

nassa Cage, trap, fish net.

nasu Nose.

Natali Nativity, Christmas.

natari nuotare to swim

natichi Buttocks.

natura Nature.

navi Ship.

navicari Sail, navigate.

'ncagna imbroncia sulks

'ncarnatu Rosy, flesh pink.

ncassari riscuotere, incassare; esigere to drawdown, cash (cheque); collect (taxes)

ncucchiari o accucchiàri mettere insieme, accoppiare, racimolare, abbinare to bring together, match, combine/link (with)

'ncugnanu accostano approach

'ncumpagnia Friendship.

'ncùnia Anvil.

ndrizzu mèta; ordine; indirizzo destination, aim, goal, objective; order; address, direction

negghia Fog.

nenti Nothing.

nesciri To go out, to leave.

nèsciri uscire go out, leave

nèspula Medlar, loquat.

netta Neat, clean.

netti Cleanly.

'nfernu Hell.

'ngannalarruni scacciapensieri Jew's harp

'ngannatu Deceived, cheated.

nfussatu infossato, affossato, concavo, hollow (of cheeks), sunken (of eyes), depression (in the ground), concave,

'ngrassa Fattens.

'ngrifarisi To wrinkle.

'ngrizza Arrange, set.

'nguaggiari To marry.

ngranciari soffriggere fry lightly

nguanti guanti gloves

nguantìera vassoio tray

'ngurfa Get involved.

nichi piccole small

nicissità Necessity, need.

nico (lett.: piccolo) giovane child

nicu Little, small.

nicu piccolo small

nicu, nicarìeddu piccolo child, toddler

niculizzia liquirizia liquorice

nidu Nest.

nìegghia individuo inutile useless person

nìegghia nebbia fog

nìente niente nothing

nìenti niente nothing

nìesciri uscire to go out

nigghiu Kite.

nigozziu Store, shop.

niguzziari negoziare; commerciare to negotiate; to trade, deal

nimicu Hostile, unfriendly, inimical.

ninni Money.

niputi Niece, nephew, grandchildren.

niputi nipote nephew

niputi nipote grandson

nisciunu Nobody, no one.

niura Black, dark.

niura mora dark skinned, Moor

niuru Black

nivi Snow.

nivi neve snow

nìvica Snows.

nivicari nevicare to snow

nìvuru nero black

nnamuràrisi innamorarsi to fall in love (with), be enthusiastic (about)

'nnamuratu Enamored, in love.

nnimicizzia Enmity.

nnimicu Foe, enemy.

nnoccu, nocca Bow.

nnomu Name, reputation.

no no no

nobbilità Noble, nobility, nobleness, dignity.

nòciri nuocere to harm, injure

nolu Shipping charge, freight charge.

nonostanti ca; puru ca benché though, although

notti Night, nighttime

novu New, unexpected, recent.

nsalata insalata salad

'nsigni Teach.

'nsita innesta graft, prune

ntagghiari incidere to cut into, carve, engrave

ntantazzioni tentazione temptation

ntassumentri nello stesso istante that same moment

'ntisu Obeyed, listened to.

nto spissu sovente often

ntraminzari intervenire, intramezzare, includere to intervene, put in between, include

ntrippitari interpretare to interpret

ntrubbulari intorbidire to make turbid, cloud

ntrummatu imbronciato upset, sulky

ntrunare rintronare to stun, boom, roar, deafen

ntrunatu stordito dazed, stunned, bewildered, thunderstruck

nuàvutri noi we

nubbilità Nobility.

nuci Walnut tree, walnut, nut.

nuci noce walnut

nuddu nessuno no one

nudu Nude.

nùmmaru numero number

nùmmuru nùmmura (p), o nùmiru/nùmira numero number

nun Negation, not, don't.

nùora nuora daughter-in-law

nùotti notte night

nùovu nuovo new

nuru nudo nude

nutanna nota, appunto note (gen, music)

nutari annotare; contrassegnare; notare to note down, annotate; to mark; to notice

nutaru notaio notary

nutricari (di bambino); rari a manciari nutrire nourish

nuvidduni uomo giovane e di scarsa esperienza, novellino (n)inexperienced young man, beginner, "newbie"

nuvìemri novembre November

nùvola; nìegghia (fig.) nube cloud

nùvuli nuvole cloud

'nvanu In vain.

nzajari indossare to try on, model

nzèmmula insieme, nello stesso momento together, concurrently

nzettu, 'u indovino, l' guess, the

'nzerta Foretells, guesses.

nzignari insegnare to teach

nzignàrisi imparare to learn

'nzirtari imbroccare succeed

nzirtari (o anzirtari) indovinare; trovare la soluzione esatta di un problema to guess; to come up with the correct answer to a question

nziru A terra-cotta vase used for liquids,

'nzita innesta graft, prune

'nzitari innestare to graft, prune

nzullenti insolente insolent

nzullintari provocare, istigare (v)to cause, provoke, incite

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o rivìersu alcontrario to the contrary

occhi Eyes.

occhiu Eye.

ocidiri To kill, murder, slaughter.

offènniri offendere to offend, insult, violate (a law)

ogghiu Oil.

ogghiu olio oil

ogghiu olio oil

oggiallannu (o oggellannu, oranannu) l'anno scorso; un anno fa last year; a year ago

ogni Each, every.

ogni, tutti (pl.) ogni each

olivi Olives.

omini Men.

omu Man.

onìestu onesto honest

onore onore honor

onuratu Honest, honorable.

onuri Respect, honor.

opira Work.

oppunìrisi opporre to oppose, object (to)

orammai ormai already, by now

orbu cieco blind

origano origano oregano

oru Gold.

orvu Blind.

ossa Bone.

ottèniri ottenere to obtain, get, achieve

ottobre ottobre October

ovannu (o ouannu) quest'anno this year

ovu Egg.

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paànu pagano pagan

paàri pagare to pay

pacenzia Forbearance, patience.

paga Compensation, pay.

paganu Heathen, pagan.

pagari To pay.

pagatu Paid.

pagaziu Compensation, pay.

pagghia Straw, hay.

pagghiaru Haystack, field shelter, hay barn.

pàggina pagina page

paisi Nation, city, village, town.

pajari (o pagari o pavari o paàri) pagare to pay

palazzu palazzo palace, building

Palermitani A native of Palermo.

Palermu Palermo.

palma palma palm

palora Word, pledge.

palumìedda colombo pigeon

palummu Pigeon.

pàmpina foglia leaf

panareddi Medicinal herbs, baskets.

panàru Basket.

pani Bread.

pani pane bread

panittìeri, furnaru panettiere bakery

pannu panno cloth

pannu, pìezza panno cloth

pantanu Swamp, quagmire.

panza Belly, stomach.

panza pancia stomack

panzata Belly full, feast, to excess.

panzunìeddu (m.) pancetta paunch, bacon

papatu Excessive satifaction, highest state, peak, .

papella carta paper

papiamu Command, swagger, pontificate.

paracqua ombrello umbrella

paradisu Heaven, paradise.

paraggiu paragone
uguale
comparison
equal, identical

parenti Blood relatives.

pari Seem, appear. show.

pari Peer.

pari manifesta be revealed

parìedda padella frying-pan

pariri Opinion, advice.

pàriri To appear, to seem.

pàriri sembrare to seem, to look (like)

parita partita game, match

parmentu Wine cellar.

parmu palm, hand, span.

parmu Measured, restrained.

parola Word.

parola (o palora) (f) parola word

parpagliuni farfalla butterfly

parrari To speak, to talk.

parrari parlare to speak

parrinu Priest.

parrinu prete priest

Partinicu Partinico.

pàrtiri partire to leave

pàrtiri suldatu andare a militare to go in the military

pàrtiti To depart, to leave.

parturenti A woman in labor.

paru Equal.

paru bene smoothly

paru paio
pari
pair
equal, same

pasci Graze.

pasciri pascolare; nutrire to graze; to feed, nourish

pasciuti Grazed.

Pasqua Easter.

passari To pass, to spend, to be worth.

passari menare lead

passatu scorso past, previous

passiari passeggiare to walk, stroll

passu Pass by, Step.

passula uvapassa raisin

pasta pasta pasta

pasturi Shepherd.

pasturi pastore pastor

patata patata potato

pati Suffers.

patidduzzi Squid, androsaces, Acetabulum marinum.

patri padre father

patruni Owner.

patruni padrone master, boss, owner

Patti Patti.

pattu Pact, agreement.

patutu sofferto suffered

paura Fear.

pazzi Crazy, insane.

pazzia Madness, lunacy, insanity.

pecca Sins.

pecura Sheep.

pècuri Sheep, sheepfold.

peddi Skin.

pedi Foot, feet.

pèggiu Bad, worse, worst.

peju the worse, the worst.

pena Punishment, pain, sorrow, anxiety, trouble.

penna penna pen

penni Hangs.

pensa Thinks.

penti from pentirisi. Repents, regrets, is contrite.

pernu Pearl.

persu Lost.

pettu Chest.

pi per for

piaciri piacere pleasure

piazza piazza plaza, square

picanti piccante hot, spicy, sharp

picca A little.

picca Pike, lance.

picca poco little

piccatu Sin.

picciotti Children.

picciotti giovani children

picciriddi Little children.

picciriddu bambino baby, child

pìcciuli danaro money

picciùottu ragazzo boy

picculu Child.

pici bitume, pece bitumen, pitch

picurinu A sheep's wool sky.

pìecura pecora sheep

pìeddi pelle skin

pìerdiri perdere to lose

pìeri piede foot

pìersica pesca pear

pìetra pietra rock

pìettu torace, petto chest

pigghiari To get, to take, to seize, to have.

pigghiari prendere to take

pignata pentola pot, saucepan

Pilatu Pilate, Pontius.

pìllicu avaro stingy

pilu pelo hair

pinatu Gravely troubled, anxious.

pinciri To paint.

pinìa Suffers.

piniari penare to suffer

pinni Feathers.

pinnicuni sonnellino doze

pinnulari pendolo pendulum

pinnuliari penzolare dangle

pinsari pensare to think

pinsirai Think.

pinsirusu Attentive, diligent, pensive.

pintimentu Regret, repentance.

pintirisi pentirsi to repent

pinzari pensare to think, believe, imagine

pinzeddu pennello paintbrush

pinzirusu pensieroso pensive, deep in thought

pioggia pioggia rain

pipi pepe pepper

pira Pear.

pircantatu immobilizzato immobilized

pirchì perché why

pirchì perché because, so that

pirciari bucare to pierce

pirciati Perforated, pierced.

pirdunari perdonare to forgive, pardon, excuse

piriculari Jeopardize, imperil.

Pirinnellu Pirandello.

pirirà Disappear, discourage, die, perish.

piriri morire, deperire to perish, waste away, wilt

pirmèttiri permettere to allow, permit, enable

pirnuttari pernottare to spend the night, stay overnight

pirsivirari Persevere.

pirsuàdiri persuadere to convince, persuade, talk into

pirtusiddu buchetto little hole

pirtusu buco hole

piru Pear.

pisanti pesante heavy

pisci Fish.

pisci pesce fish

pisìeddu pisello pea

pista Batters, pounds.

pistilenzia Pestilence, plague.

pisu Weight, load, burden.

pisu ònere responsibility

pitafiu epitaffio epitaph

pitanza Portion, course, dish, share.

pititti Appetite, desire, need.

pitittu Appetite, desire, need.

pitittu appettito appetite

pitrusinu Parsley.

pitrusinu prezzemolo parsley

pittari dipingere to paint

pittinicchi puntine di maiale small curved comb

pitturina The bodice of an a

pizziddu Chicken's beak.

pizzu Beak.

pizzuddu pezzetto little piece

po ìessiri, macari forse perhaps

poco Little.

poltrona poltrona easy chair

ponnu Able to, can.

porcu Pig.

porta Door.

porta Brings, bears.

portu Harbor, port.

possibili possibile possible

potenti Potent, Mighty, strong.

poviru Poor.

prâineddu peretto wild pear

pratticari praticare to practice, engate in

prèdica Sermon.

preju gioia joy

premiri To be concerned with.

prèscia fretta haste

prestu Quickly, hastily, promptly, at once.

presumiri To assume, presume, conjecture,.

pricursuri precursore precursor, forerunner

pridicaturi Preacher.

prifiriri preferire to prefer, like better

prigari To pray, implore.

prilivari prelevare to collect, pick up, withdraw (banking)

prima First.

prima, avanti prima before, in front

primavìera primavera springtime

primintìu Premature.

primintivu prematuro premature

principiu Beginning, origin, starting.

priparari preparare to prepare

prisa Acquisition, purchase, gain.

prisenza Presence, appearance.

prisirvari conservare to conserve, preserve

pristari prestare to lend

prisuntusu presuntuoso presumptuous, conceited

pritènniri pretendere to expect, claim, pretend

privileggiu Privilege, perquisite.

probia gente people

problema problema problem

pròjiri porgere to hold out, hand, offer

prova Test, trial, experiment.

prucurari procurare procure

prudùciri produrre to produce, yield, bear

prufissuri professore professor

pruibbiri proibire, vietare to prohibit, forbid, ban, prevent

prumèttiri To promise.

prumèttiri promettere to promise

prumìettiri promettere to promise

prumissi Promises.

prunu Prune.

prunu prugna prune

prusciùttu prosciutto ham

pruspiritati Prosperity.

pruvari provare to try

pruvatu Demonstrated, experienced, tested.

pruvìdiri (o prùvidiri o pruvidiri) provvedere to provide (for), supply

pruvulazzu Dust, threshing dust.

pruvuli Gunpowder.

pruvvisòriu temporaneo, provvisorio temporary

prùvvuli Dust.

pudagra Gout.

puddaru Hen house.

puddastra Pullet.

puddicinu pulcino chick

pugna Fist, fistful, punch.

pugnu pugno fist, punch

pulizìa Cleans.

puliziari pulire to clean

Pulizzi Polizzi.

pulmuni polmone lung

pumarùoru pomodoro tomato

pùnciri To urge, to spur, to prod, to puncture.

pùnciri pungere to prick, sting

punti ponte bridge

pùorcu maiale pig

pùortu porto harbor, port

pùosta posta post office, mail

pùoveru povero poor

puparu marionettista puppeteer

pupiddu bambola doll

purcedda Sow, piglet.

purciara Insect ridden.

purificari To purify, cleanse, purge.

purrazzi Purrazzi.

purtari portare to carry, bring

purtari a machina guidare to drive

purtroppo purtroppo unfortunately

purtuni portone main entrance

puru anche also

pùrviri (o prùvili) polvere powder, dust

pusari porre to put (down), lay, set out

pustiggiari parcheggiare to park (a car)

puta Prune, trim, shape.

putari To prune.

putenti Powerful, influential, rich.

putìa Shop, store, business.

putìa bottega shop

putìa negozio shop

putiri potere to be able to

puvireddu A poor person.

puvirtà Poverty.

puzzu Well.

puzzu pozzo well

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quadara A big vase or pot used for boiling, made of copper or other.

quagghiari rapprendersi, coagulare; cagliare coagulate, clot; curdle

quagghiata Curd cheese.

qualchi qualche a few, some

qualegghiè qualunque any, whatever

quannu When, sometimes.

quannu quando when

quantu As much as, how, how much.

quantu quanto how much

quarara pentolone pot

quaresima Lent.

quartalùora tino tub

quartara brocca jug

quartara grosso recipiente portatile per l'acqua large receptacle for carrying water

quartucciu Three fourths of a liter.

quasari stivali boots

quasi quasi almost

quaternu (o caternu) quaderno exercise book

quatru quadro picture, painting

quattru Four.

quinni allora (quindi) then

quistioni (o custioni) questione, argomento, suggetto topic of discussion, matter, issue

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r'a da banna ri oltre (di làda) further

raccumannari raccomandare to recommend

racina Grapes.

racina uva grapes

rafannìelli rapanelli radishes

raffiguratu Recognized, appeared.

raffiguratu ritenuto judged, accepted

ràfica raffica gust, burst, flurry

ragghiu Bray, braying.

raggia rabbia rage

raggiuni Reason.

raggiùoni ragione reason

ragnu ragno spider

Ragusa Ragusa.

rallintari Ease, slacken, relax.

rampanti steppa steppe

ramu ramo branch

ranfa tentacolo tentacle

ranni grande big

rapi Rob, steal.

rapi ruba rob

rapi ruba rob

ràpiri aprire to open

rappa (f.) grappolo bunch

rappacificazzioni riconciliazione reconciliation

rari arìenzia prestare attenzione pay attention

rari in arrìeri restituire return, restore

rari, runari dare to give

rasari radere to shave

raspari o rattari grattare to scratch

rasta (f.) vaso vase

rasùolu rasoio razer

rattuli datteri dates (bot.)

ravanzi davanti in front of

razza Race, descent, breed.

re re king

regnari To rule, reign, prevail.

règula Rule.

renni Return, yield.

rènniri rendere to give back, render, repay, portray, yield

rèpitu lamento moan, lament

resca Fish bone.

rètina Bridle, reins.

rèula (o règula) regola rule

ri da from, since at

ri di of, some, by, about

ribbàttiri rintuzzare, ribattere to refute

ricadìa Relapse.

ricchizzi Riches.

riccu Rich.

riccu ricco rich

ricìemri dicembre December

ricogghi Pick up, gather, collect.

ricotta Sicilian cottage cheese, ricotta.

ricunzignari restituire to give back, restore

riddùciri ridurre to reduce, lessen, lower

ridi Laughs.

rìenti dente teeth

rìesca lisca fishbone

rifriddatura A cold.

riloggiu orologio watch, clock

rimarra Mud, mire, slime.

rina Sand.

rincrisci Regrets.

ringhiera ringhiera snarl

ringraziari ringraziare to thank

ringrazziari To give thanks, to show gratitude.

rintista dentista dentist

rintra dentro in, inside

rinùocchiu ginocchio knee

ripricari ripetersi to recur

riri dire to say

rìriri ridere to laugh

risarbari riservare, prenotare to reserve, set aside

risettu tregua pause, respite, truce

rispettu Respect, reverance, manners.

rispìettu rispetto respect

rispittari To honor, to respect.

risposta Answer.

rispuniri To answer.

ristari restare to stay, remain

risu Rice, laughter.

ritirata gabinetto bathroom

ritta destra right

rittìfica sconfessione retraction

rittu dritto straight

riurdari ricordare remember

rivìersu scontroso contrary, surly

rivurtura o rivorta insurrezione, ribellione, tempesta insurrection, rebellion, revolt, tempest

rizzagghiu rete net

robba Things, property, goods.

rosa Rose.

rosi Roses.

ròsuli Chilblain, mild frostbite.

rua Street, alley, wrinkle.

ruci dolce sweet

ruggia ruggine rust

rùggia Residue, crust of dirt, patina, dregs.

rumani domani tomorrow

rumìnica domenica Sunday

rumpi Breaks, interrupts, destroys.

rùmpinu (They) break.

rùmpiri rompere break

rùmpiri, spaccari rompere break, split

runfulari (o runfuliari) russare; ronzare to snore; to buzz, hum

rùoggiu orologio watch, clock

rùoliri farmale to hurt

rùormiri dormire to sleep

rùota ruota wheel

ruru duro hard

rusignolu Nightingale.

rusignolu usignuolo nightingale

russastru rossiccio reddish

russu Red.

russu rosso red

ruvetti Bushes.

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sabatu sabato Saturday

sacchìetta tasca pocket

saccu Sack, bag.

sala sala hall, room

salariu An agreed wage, a salary.

sali sale salt

saluti Health.

saluti salute health

salutiferu beneficial, good, healing, wholesome.

salvia salvia sage

sana Heals.

sana guarisce heals, cures

sanari To heal, cure.

sancisuca Leech, bloodsucker.

sangu Blood.

sanità Health.

sanitati Health.

santa Saint.

santu Saint.

sanu Healthy, sound.

sanu intero; integro whole, entire; intact

sapi Knows.

sapìri To know something, to have knowledge.

sàpiri sapere to know

sapissi Known.

sapuni sapone soap

sapuri gusto taste

sapuri sapore flavor

saracinisca saracinesca roll down shutter

sarbaggiu selvaggio wild, savage

sarbari conservare save

sarbari metterevia to put away

sarda Sardine.

sarmentu Twig, dried vine branch.

sarsa Sauce.

sartu sarto tailor

sarva Salvation, cure.

sarvaggiu selvaggio, selvatico wild (as in plants, animals)

sarvari To save, to keep, to conserve.

sasizza salsiccia sausage

sassamentirìa salumeria delicatessen

saturari To satiate, soak, saturate.

sàturu Full, satiated.

sàuri Sorrel (brownish orange to light brown),

sàuru Sorrel.

sautu Jump, leap.

saviu Learned, expert, wise man.

saziari To satisfy.

sàzii Give satisfaction.

sbacantari svuotare to empty

sbagliari sbagliare to mistake

sbarbatu Beardless, unskilled.

sbariari diminuire to reduce, decrease

sbariari passare (svanire) to disappear, vanish

sbasciàri To lower, reduce, diminish.

sbirru Cop.

sbrazzari To bare one's arms, to rull up one's sleeves.

sbrijari sbrigare bring to a conclusion, deal with, get through

sbrinnenti shining splendente

sbrizza, brizza goccia drop, sprinkling of rain

sbrizziari, brizziari, stizziari piovigginare (brizziddia-pioviggina); schizzare to shower (as in a sprinkling of rain); to squirt, spray

sbrucculari esporre; spiatellare; scodellare to display; to blurt out; to dish out

sbrugghiari sbrogliare; scioglere (v)to unravel, unfurl, to solve; to undo, untie

sbuccia Flowers, blooms.

scacciari To crush, to squash.

scacciari espellere to expel, discharge

scàcciati Hang back.

scàdiri (o scadiri) scadere to decline (in value); expire, become due

scafazzari schiacciare, spappolare to crush, to squash

scagghiu Bird seed, chicken feed.

scala Staircase, ladder.

scala, scaluna (pl.) scala stairs, staircase

scaltru furbo shrewd, astute, sly

scampaniari squillare to ring out, blare

scansa paura afraid

scantari To fear, be afraid of.

scantari farpaura frighten

scantàrisi temere to fear, be afraid (of), dread

scantu paura fear

scantu timore fear

scanza Avoid, move, shift, preserve, save.

scanzari evitare to avoid, evade, dodge

scappa Escapes, flees.

scarpa Shoe.

scarpa scarpa shoe

scarparu calzolaio shoemaker

scarsizza Scarcity.

scatinari scatenare to let loose, unleash, unchain

scattari scoppiare; scoppiettare; sanguinare (del naso) to burst; to crackle (fire); to have a blood nose

scausu Barefoot, unshod horse.

scecchi somari donkeys

sceccu Donkey.

scègghiri scegliere to choose, select, sort out

scerri Discord, squabble, quarrel.

schettu celibe bachelor

schiavi Slaves.

schìena schiena spine

schifia sdegna loathe

schifia sdegna scorn

schifìa Scorns.

schinu Back.

schirzari scherzare to joke, jest, tease make fun/light (of)

sciamu Swarm, crowd, multitude.

sciarri Fights, squabbles, quarrels.

sciarria zuffa, litigio quarrel, row

scìddica sfugge slip out

scìddica sfugge slip out

sciddicari To slip, to slide.

sciddicari scivolare to slip, slide

scìeccu asino dinkey

scienza Science, knowledge.

scifuniari mangiare to eat

sciloccu Sirocco.

scilùoccu scirocco sirocco

scimia scimmia monkey

scimunitu scimunito idiotic

scinni Descends.

scìnniri scendere to come/go down, descend, slope (down)

sciògghiri sciogliere, svolgere to dissolve; to undo, untie; to find a solution

scippa svelle plow, turn

scippari To uproot, extract, eradicate, pluck out.

scippari divellere uproot, extract

scippari cavare to take out, extract, remove

scippari scippare, strappare tear up

sciurusu allacoque (uovo) soft-boiled

sciusciari soffiare blow, exhale

scogghiu Rock.

sconto sconto discount

scornabeccu Turpentine tree, pistacia terebinthus.

scravagghieddu Scarob, beetle, worm, insect,

scrimenti (pighhiari di) colpire di striscio to graze

scrittu Written.

scrittura Writing, written.

scrìviri scrivere to write, record, attribute (to)

scrìviri scrivere to write

scrùpulu Scruples, doubt, trifles.

scrùsciri rumore noise

scrusciu Scraping noise, rustle.

scucchiari staccare to detach, pull off

scuetu inquieto, inquietudine worried, uneasy

scuitari stuzzicare stir

sculari scolare, sgocciolare to drain, strain

sculuriri scolorare to fade

scummèttiri scommettere to bet, wager

scummigghiari scoprire to uncover, bare, expose

scumparìri sparire disappear

scumunicatu Excommunicative.

scunchiutu deluso disappoint

scuncicari stuzzichiari to prick, prod

scunzari Spoil, clear, vitiate, currupt, undo.

scunzari disfare; incomodare to undo; to inconvenience

scùoccia buccia peel, skin

scùola scuola school

scupa Broom.

scupetta fucile rifle

scupittati Shooting.

scuppiari esplodere to explode, blow up, burst

scupriri scoprire to discover, find out

scurciari To peel, to skin.

scurdari dimenticare to forget

scurmu sgombro mackerel

scuru Dark, darkness.

scuru scuro dark

scusa Excuse.

scusari To excuse, to explain, to offer a reason.

scuttari To discount.

scutu Shield, defensive armament.

scutulari scrollare, fare cadere to shake, let fall

scutuliari scuotere to shake

scuzzària tartaruga turtle

sdegnu Indignation, disdain, scorn.

sdignusa Scornful, arrogant, disdainful.

sdillassàrisi rilassarsi to relax, loosen up

sdillizziu delizia delight

sdilluviu diluvio deluge

sdiri Retract.

sdirraricari sradicare to uproot

sdirri The last days of Carnival.

sdisertu deserto desert

sdivacare ribaltare capsize, tip over

sdivacari vuotare, versare to empty, pour out

sdivacari svuotare to empty

sdivacari rovesciare to turn upside down

sdrucciulari To slip, to slide.

sè Its, her, him.

sè sì oneself

sècuta Follows, perseveres.

sedda Saddle.

sèdiri To sit.

segretu Secret.

sennu Judgement, good sense.

sèntiri To sense, hear, smell, listen, feel.

sentu riri io affermo hearsay, assert

senza Lacking, deprived of, without.

senziu senso sense

serenità Serenity, tranquility.

serio serio serious, reliable

serpi Snake, serpent.

serranti tapparella roller blind

serviri To serve, to be useful.

servitù Servitude.

servu Indentured servant, slave.

settembri September.

settìmeri settembre September

sfardatu Torn up, bedraggled.

sfari To undo, to waste, to kill.

sfari disfare to undo

sfatta Unkempt, messy.

sfazzari To suffer.

sfilazza A draft from a crack in a wall, window,

sfinutu stanco tired, exhausted

sfracari sprecare to waste, squander

sfracelu sfacelu break-up

sfragaru Wastrel, squanderer.

sfrazziari To show off.

sfreggiari sfregiare to slash

sfruttari Exploit, abuse, take advantage.

sfuàrisi sfogarsi vent to feelings

sfuiri To avoid, to escape.

sfunnari sfondare to break through

sfurmi deformed deformi

sfurtuna sfortuna bad luck

sgangatu o sgangulatu (p) sbeccato, sdentato. Da anga=dente toothless

sgarbu Offense, rudeness, discourtesy.

sgarra Err, go astray, mistake, miss.

sgarrari (o sbagghiari) sbagliare; sgarrare to make a mistake, err; step out of line

sgarri sbagli mistakes

sgarru errore mistake

sghicciu fontanella drinking fountain

sghiddari scizzare, sgusciare shell, slip away

sgraccu Catarrhous spittle.

sgroppu ciuffo tuft

si If.

si Verb's action is reflected back

sì Yes.

sicarìetta sigaretta cigarette

sicca Arid, dry.

sicchiu Pail, bucket.

siccu secco dry

Sicilia Sicily.

sicilianu Sicilian.

sicutari Follow, continue, proceed.

sicutari seguitare to continue, go on

sicutari proseguire, persistere to continue with, carry on; to persist

siddiàrisi annoiarsi to get bored, become bored with, be annoyed

siddiarisi prenderla a male to be annoyed

siddiarisi scocciarsi be bored

siddìati, (vi) annoiate, (vi) bore

siddiàu, (si) seccò annoyed

siddìi, (ti) annoi, (t') bore

siddu se if

siddu se egli if he

siddu se mai if ever

sìeggia sedia chair

sìempri sempre always

sìentiri ascoltare to listen

sìentiri (ntisi) sentire to feel, to hear

sìenza senza without

sìggiri riscuotere collect

siggituri Collector.

signari segnare to score, mark, indicate, score (goal)

significatu senso meaning

Signuri Lord, God.

signuri Lord, gentleman, boss, master, owner.

signurìa Nobility, elegance, power, arrogance.

silenziu Silence.

simana settimana week

simenza Seed.

simìenti semenza seed

simìna to plant seed, to sow.

siminari To sow, to seed, to inseminate.

siminari seminare to sow, disseminate

siminati Sown.

siminatu Sown.

sìmprici (o sìmplici) semplice simple

sìmula semola bran

simulìa balugina, biancheggia flicker, look white

singaliatu Disfigured, marked.

sinistra, manca sinistra left

sintenzi Pass judgements, sentences.

sintimentu Sentiment, feeling, tact, respect.

sintutu sentito heard

siquitari To follow, to continue, to pursue.

sira, siritina sera evening

Siragusa Syracuse.

sirenu, risena Dew.

sirranti persiana shutter

sirrata Closed, locked.

sirvimentu Service.

sirvizziu Service.

sita seta silk

siti Thirst.

siti sete thirst

sittembri September.

sittèmmiru September.

smaccu (fari) saccheggiare, rovinare to sack, plunder, raid, destroy

smagghiari smagliare, p.e. una catena to break, e.g. a chain

sminittiari sfregiare; rovinare appositamente to slash; to ruin or destroy on purpose

sminnari rovinare; sciupare to ruin; spoil, waste

smòviri rimuovere to remove, get rid of, dismiss

smuddicari sbriciolare to break into pieces, e.g. bread

so His, hers, its.

sodu buono, zitto, quieto good, quiet, tranquil

sòffriri To bear, sustain, manage, suffer.

sòggira Mother-in-law.

sona of sunari. Plays.

sonni Sleep, dream.

sonnu Sleep, dream.

sonnu (pl. sònnura) sonno; sogno sleep; dreams

sonu Sound, tone, music.

sorfa Solfeggio, chorus, blow.

sorti Fortune, luck, fate.

sosizza Sausage.

spaccari spaccare to split

spacinziari fare perdere la pazienza to lose patience

spadda Shoulder, back.

spadda spalla shoulder

spagghiari Winnow.

spagghiari disperdere, ventilare, sparpagliare to disperse, ventilate, scatter

spagnàri(si) spaventar(si) to frighten/become frightened

spagu, filu spago string

spampinari togliere or perdere le foglie o i fiori to lose leaves or flowers (referring to a plant)

spanu Sparse, thin.

sparacìeddi broccoletti collard green

sparagna To conserve, to save.

sparagnari To conserve, to save.

sparagnari risparmiare save

sparagnu Saving, savings.

sparari To shoot.

sparari sparare to shoot

sparatrappi cerotto bandaid

spardari consumare, sprecare, strappare (p) to consume, use up, waste

spardari strappare tear up. wring

spàrgiri spargere to scatter, spread, diffuse

sparrittera maldicente slanderous

sparti Separates, distributes.

sparti Besides, also, moreover.

sparti inoltre too

spartiri To divide, to apportion.

spàrtiri dividere to divide, split, share out

sparuti spariti disappeared

spasciari rompere, spaccare to break, wreck

spassa to entertain oneself.

spassu Entertainment, enjoyment, happiness.

spata Sabre, sword.

speccia, (mi) gira, (mi) turn, dizzy

speci specie species

speddi smette, cessa, finisce stop, cease, finish

speddiri To cease, to finish.

spei spieghi explain, unfurl

spenni Spend.

spenni Spends.

spènniri To spend.

spènniri spendere to spend

spera To hope, hopes.

sperdiri To lose, to scatter, to disperse.

sperti Clever, cunning.

spertu furbo o intelligente cunning or intelligent

spezi pepe pepper

spezziu Pepper, spices.

spiacari spiegare to explain, make clear

spiari chiedere, domandare, interrogare to ask, question, examine

spica Husk.

spichi spighe spike, ear

spidiri spedire to send, mail, ship

spìenniri spendere to spend

spìertu abile able, fit, clever

spìezzi spezie spices

spìnciri calpestare to tread on, to press

spini Thorns.

spinniciarisi scervellarsi to rack one's brain

spiranza Hope.

spirienza Experience.

spirimintari o sprummintari o strummintari sperimentare, ideare, escogitare to experiment, think up, devise

spiriri inviare, spedire to send

Spirlinga Sperlinga.

spirlùciri risplendere, rilucere to shine brightly, sparkle, glitter,

spirugghiari sbrogliare to untangle

spiruna Spurs.

spiruni Spurs.

spisi spese expenses

spissu spesso often

spitali ospedale hospital

spitu spiedo a spit

spizziali Pharmacy.

spogghia Disrobe, undress.

spreggiari disprezzare to scorn, despise, look down on

sprèmiri To squeeze, to wring.

spriparari sparecchiare to clear away

spugghiari Undress, disrobe.

spugghiari spogliare to divest (of), strip, deprive

spumpata To show off, to display.

spunnatu bucato (agg.) punctured

spunta Sprouts, appears, is born.

spuntari comparire, apparire appear, sprout

spuntari spuntare to sprout

spùonza spugna sponge

spusari To wed, to marry.

spustari spostare to move, shift, postpone, displace

squagghia scioglie melt

squagghiata Melting.

squatrari squadrare; dividere in riquadri il terreno; guardare attentamente, scrutare to square; divide up land into squares; describe, measure, to look at closely

squatruni squadrone, reggimento squadron, regiment

stabbiliri stabilire, fissare to establish, stabilise

staciuni stagione season

stadda istalla stall

staffa Stirrup.

staggiuni Season.

stalagghimmiti stalagmite stalagmite

stanchizza Fatigue, weariness.

stancu stanco tired

stari To live, to be, to stay, to persevere.

stari abitare to live, inhabit

stari stare to stay

statia Summery.

statu State, status, condition, being.

staziùoni stazione station

stènniri stendere to extend, spread (out)

stenta Distress, privation, need, pain.

stentu Distress, privation, need, pain.

stentu pena trouble

stidda stella star

stiddi Stars.

stìenniri stendere to hang out

stìenniri stendere to lay

stigghiùola budella di agnello arrostite roasted lamb's intestine

stima To esteem, admire, regard, value.

stinnicchiarisi stiracchiarsi to stretch out

stinnicchiatu sdraiato lying down

stipettu armadietto, antina cupboard, locker

stira Iron.

stirari To stretch out, to iron.

stirari stirare to iron, press, stretch

stirnata, ùoggi oggi today

stissu stesso same

stizza A drop of any liquid, a rain drop.

stizzana A dripping.

stizzateddu irritatello irritation

stizzera A leak, a drip.

stola Stole.

stolu Multitude, crowd.

stomacu Stomach.

stòrciri storcere, torcere to twist, wring out

strabbuliari vaneggiare to daydream

straggi strage massacre, slaughter

strammari sconvolgere to upset, disturb

strànii sconosciuti strangers

straniu Foreigner, stranger, new, unknown.

stranu strano strange

strasannatu disordinato, trasandato, distratto disorganised, careless, absent-minded, inattentive

strata Street, road.

strata strada street, road

strazzari stracciare, lacerare, strappare to tear up, rip up; to lacerate; to tear off, tear out

strazzu Tatter.

stricari sfregare to rub

strigghiari To curry a horse with a currycomb.

strìnciri stringere to squeeze, tighten

strippari To spay female animals.

strittu stretto narrow, tight, strait

stròcchiuli oggetti inutili useless things, of little value

strùcchiulu aggeggio gadget

strudusu antipatico; dispettoso unpleasant, disagreeable

struppiatu malmenato injured

strurusu antipatico unpleasant

stuccari curvari, storcere to twist, distort

stuiari strofinare to wipe, rub

stùoffa stoffa material, stuff

stùolito solto dimwit

stùolitu stupido stupid

stùomacu stomaco stomach

stuppa Course or waste flax

stuppagghiu tappo cork, stopper

sturcìu Twisted.

sturiari studiare to study

stuzzicari To poke, to prod.

subitu presto (trapoco) quickly, soon

sucari Suck, suckle, nurse.

sucari succhiare to suck

succedi Happen.

succèdiri succedere to happen, befall, succeed (throne)

succìeriri avvenire to happen

succùrriri soccorrere, aiutare; anticipare to help, assist; pay in advance, lend

sucu sugo juice, gravy

suda Sweat, perspire.

sudari To sweat, to perspire.

suffriri To bear, to endure, to suffer.

suggiriri suggerire to suggest

sularu Attic, loft.

suldato soldato soldier

suli Sun.

suli sole alone

suliri To be usual, to be normal.

sullicitu Solicitous, diligent.

sullicitutini Solicitude, concern.

sulu Alone.

sulu appena just, hardly

sulu solo only

sumeri Donkey, jackass, dunce.

sunari suonare to play, ring, sound

sunu, sunnu, sû sono am, (I)

sùolitu solito usually

sùoru sorella sister

superbia Pride, arrogance.

superbu Proud, arrogant, haughty.

supirari superare, sorpassare to exceed, surpass, overtake

suppa Soup.

suppòniri presupporre to assume, suppose, presuppose

suppriri sovvenzionare to subsidise

suprafari Prevail, win, overwhelm.

supraniari superare, vincere, dominare, esercitare la propia autorità; sovraneggiare to overtake, overcome, dominate, exercise authority; rule, reign

supraniata soverchieria, sopruso abuse of power

supratuttu soprattutto above all, in particular

surci Mouse, mice.

surci topi mice

surci topo mouse

surcu Furrow.

surcu solco row (e.g. a row of plantings)

surdatu Soldier.

surdu Deaf.

surdu sordo deaf

sùrfaru zolfo sulphur

surruschiari balenare, lampeggiare to flash

surruscu lampo lightning

susina prugna plum

susirisi alzarsi to get up, arise

susìu of sùsiri Got up.

susìu alzò got up

suspènniri sospendere to hang (up), suspend, interrupt, adjourn, defer

suspirari To sigh.

sustanza Substance, property, wealth, riches.

sustiniri (o sustèniri) sostenere, sorreggere to support, hold up, sustain

sustu Nuisance, annoyance.

susu su on, over

sutta Under.

sutta sotto under

suttaliniari sottolineare to underline

suttamèttiri sottomettere to subject, subjugate, subdue; submit

suverchiu Excessive, superfluous, too much.

svalancu precipizio precipice

svapurari evaporare; esalare to evaporate; to emit an odour

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t'aut'a mangiari ti dovevi mangiare you need to eat

tabbutu cassa da morto coffin

tacchiari correre veloce to run fast

taccia Thumbtack.

taciri To be silent, to not speak.

taddarita Agitated, bat, cloak.

taddarita pipistrello bat

tadduni Stalk, dried up vine.

tagghiari tagliare to cut

talentu Aptitude, gift, talent.

talìacci To look at.

taliari guardare to look

tamarru zotico, grezzo (ag) churlish, uncultured

tammureddu Tambourine.

tampasiari andare in giro a zonzo to waste time

tana Den, cave, pit.

tannu allora then, at that moment

tannu giust'allora when, just then

tannu allora then, at that moment

tannu giust'allora when, just then

tappia tappezza wallpaper, plaster

tappuliari bussare to knock

tardu Lazy, slow.

tardu Late.

tardu tardi late

tastari To taste, to sample, to savor.

tastari assaggiare taste

Taurmina Taormina.

tàvula Dining table.

tavulu tavolo table

tazza tazza cup

telèfono telefono telephone

telefunari telefonare to telephone

tempu Time.

teni Keeps, holds.

teniri To posess, to hold.

tèniri tenere to hold, keep,

tenta Tempts.

tentari To try, to test.

terra Earth, soil, ground, country, land.

terzu Third.

terzu Third, ordinal number after second.

testa Head, intellect, good sense.

testamentu Will, as in last will and testament.

testimoniu Witness.

tettu mortu soffitta attic, loft

ti curari preoccuparti worry

tianu tegame saucepan

tìempu tempo time

tìenna tenda curtain

tìenniri mantenere maintain

tìenniru tenero tender

tìesta testa head

tìettu tetto roof

tignusu Bald, stingy, irascible.

tila Cloth.

timogna Pile, stack.

timogna covone sheaf, stack

timpa Hill, steep slope.

timpesta Storm, tempest.

timpuni Difficult terrain, steep, hilly, rocky.

tinciri To color, to dye, to defraud, to deceive.

tìnciri tingere to dye, stain

tinciutu dipinto painted

tintari tentare to try, attempt, entice, tempt

tintu Dyed, not good, bad, inept, corrupt.

tintu cattivo wicked

tinturìa cattiveria wickedness, nastiness, meanness

tirannia Tyranny.

tirari To pull, to tug.

tirrazza terrazza terrace

tirrenu Terrain, land, soil, ground, area.

tissa diritta, tesa stretch (out)

tissutu tessuto fabric, woven

tissutu, stoffa stoffa stuff

tistardu Obstinate, stubborn.

tistimonìu Testimony, witness.

tiurìa teoria theory

tizzuni A charred piece of wood, an Arab.

to' Your.

tocca Draw near, devolve, rightfully have.

tradituri Traitor.

tradùciri tradurre to translate, render, convey

tradutturi Translators.

traficari To deal, to do, to act.

tralucari (o trallucari) trasferire, traslocare to transfer, relocate, move house

tramiscari mescolare; interpolare to mix, blend; interpolate

tramuntana North Wind.

Trapani Trapani.

trappitu The olive press.

trasi entra arrives, begins

tràsiri introdurre bring

tràsiri entrare to enter

trasmìttiri trasmettere to transmit, broadcast, forward

trasuta entrata entrance

tratèniri o trattèniri trattenere to hold back, detain, restrain

trattari To deal with, to negotiate.

trattari trattare; rispettare, onorare; accogliere, ospitare; contrattare, negoziare to deal with, discuss; to respect, comply with, to honour; to receive, welcome, accommodate; to negotiate

trattu Distance, space, tract.

travagghiari To work.

travagghiari lavorare to work

travagghiu Labor, activity, work.

travagghiu lavoro work

travagghiu posto (di lavoro) workplace

trenta Thirty.

tribbulazzioni Affliction, tribulation, suffering.

trìenu treno train

trimari tremare tremble

trintina Thirties.

trippìa Hops.

tristi vivaci, irrequieti, discoli lively, unruly

tristu Unhappy, sad.

trivuliari To be troubled, to worry.

trivulu Tribulation, distress, suffering.

trìvulu (o trìulu) tribolo, tormento tribulation, suffering, torment

trizziatu Teased.

trizziatu canzonato teased

troja Sow.

trubbula Muddies.

trùbbulu torbido muddy, turbid

trunari tuonare to thunder

truncari interrompere to interrupt, break off, terminate

trùoffa ciuffo, mazzo tuft, bunch

trùoppu, tropp'assai troppo too much

truppicari Stumble.

truppiddiari camminare saltellando to walk hopping, skip

truppuri torpore torpor

truscia Bundle.

truvari To find, detect, discover.

tu tu you (2nd p.sing.)

tuculiari muovere, dimenare; scuotere to wag; to rouse, stir

tuffu residuo residue

tulliranza tolleranza tolerance, toleration

tumbulata schiaffo slap

tumma tuffa, si plunge

tummari tuffarsi to plunge, dive

tumminìa Spring wheat.

tumpuluni sberla slap

tunnu Round, circular, spherical.

tunnu rotondo round

tunnu tonno round

tùorciri torcere, piegare twist

tùortu storto crooked, twisted

tuppulia bussa knock

tuppulìa Knocks.

turduni ottuso, tonto thick headed

turnari ritornare return, begin again

tusari To shear.

tùssiri tossire to cough

tutti rui ambedue both

tuttu tutto all

tuvagghia asciugamano hand towel

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u Signuri il Signore the Lord

ubbidiri obbedire to obey, consent

ubbitu o tirchiu molto avido, incontentabile desideroso di avere greedy (for), eager (for something)

ubblicari obbligare to oblige, force, require

ubbligatu Obliged, constrained.

ugna unghia nail (as in finger or toe)

ugnu Nail.

ugnunu ciascuno each, apiece, every

ugualità Equality.

ultimu Last, the end.

ultimu ultimo last

umbra Shade, shadow, darkness.

Umèru Omèro Homer

umiltà Humility.

umirtà Silence, code of silence.

umma gomma rubber

ùmmira ombra shadow, shade

un anticchia un poco a little

unghia unghia fingernail

unitta unapiccola one little one

unni Where.

unni onde (del mare) wave

unni dove where

unu One.

ùocchiu occhio eye

ùogghiu olio oil

ùora adesso now

ùora ora (adesso) now

ùorbu cieco blind

ùoru oro gold

ùossu osso bone

ùovu uovo egg

ura Hour.

ura ora (orologio) hour

urtima Last.

urvicari To inter, to bury.

uscamu guadagniamo earn, we

usu Common usage.

usura Usury.

uttazzu Cask, barrel.

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vacanti vuoto empty

vacca Cow.

vacca mucca cow

vacci of iri Go.

vaddi valle valley

vadduni Riverbed, ravine.

vadduni torrente, vallone stream, torrent, valley

vagabbunniari To wander, to vagabond.

vagabunnu Vagabond.

vagnari bagnare to wet

vagnatu Wet.

vai Go.

valanza Scales, balance.

valanza bilancia scales

valenti Excellent, skillful, talented, valiant.

valenti valoroso valiant

valìa Value.

valigia valigia suitcase

valiri To value. to be worth.

valora Ring, clamp, metal tip of a cane.

vampa Blaze, flash, flame.

vana Vain.

vanceliu Gospel.

vanedda Street, alley, blind alley.

vanga Shovel, spade.

vangari To dig.

vanità Vanity.

vappu A light-fingered man, a shark, a braggart.

vapuri vapore steam

vara A platform holding sacred objects

varba barba beard

varbarùozzu mento lie

varbìeri barbiere barber

varca Boat, ship, bark.

varca barca boat

varcocu Apricot tree.

varda guarda look at

vardedda basto pack saddle

vardia poliziotto, guardia policeman

vardianu guardiano guardian, guard

varduni Pack-saddle.

varduni basto pack saddle

varrili Barrel.

varva Beard.

varvarottu mento chin

varveri Barber.

vas, vasu bacia kiss

vasài baciai kissed, I

vasari To kiss.

vasari baciare to kiss

vasata Kiss.

vasceddu vascello, bastimento da guerra, nave da guerra vessel (naut), warship

vascellu Vessel, ship.

vasciu basso low, short, quiet

vasciu piano (basso) low, short, flat, plain

vasinnò (o masinnò) altrimenti otherwise, or else

vastasati volgarità vulgarity

vastasi facchino porter

vastasu Porter.

vastasu maleducato rude, ill-mannered

vastuneddu Stick.

vastuni Stick, staff, baton, club.

vastuni bastone stick, baton

vasuneddu bacetto peck, kiss

vasuni bacio kiss

vattìa battezza baptism

vattìu battesimo baptism

vecchi Old people, seniors.

vecchia Old lady, old woman.

vecchiu Old, venerable.

velenu Poison, venom.

veniri To come, to arrive, to reach.

vènniri Friday.

ventri Stomach, womb.

ventu Wind.

verità Truth.

veru True.

vespa Wasp.

vespru Vespers, sixth canonical hour.

vesta Dress, suit, garment.

vèstiti Dress, dress up, put on clothing.

via Street, road.

viaggiu Voyage, trip, travel, tour.

vicchiaja Old age.

vicchiareddu Little old man.

vicchizza Old age.

vicina Neighbor.

vicini Neighbors.

vicinu Neighbor.

vicinu vicino neighbor

viddanu peasant, hired hand, rude, ill mannered.

viddanu villano peasant,

viddicu Umbilical cord.

viddicu ombelico navel

vidi accorgi notice

vìdiri, vidìri To see.

Vidua Widow.

vìecchiu vecchio old man

vìenniri venerdì Friday

vìentu vento wind

vigghia Awake.

viggilanti Vigilant, watchful, alert.

vigna Vineyard.

vilenu Poison.

vina Vein, blood vessel.

vina vena vein

vinciri To win.

vìnciri vincere to win

vincituri Victor, winner.

vinirannu venerando venerable

vinnica Vindicates, avenges.

vinnigna Grape harvest.

vinniri To sell.

vìnniri vendere to sell

vinti vente twenty

vintiari farevento to ventilate, to fan

vintottu Twenty-eight.

vintu Won.

vintura Luck, chance, risk, destiny.

vintura fortuna luck, venture

vinturu, chi trasi prossimo next

vinu Wine.

vinu vino wine

virdi Green.

virdi verde green

virga Stick.

virga bacchetta stick

virga verga stick

virgugnari Be_ashamed.

viri vedi see

virificari verificare to verify, audit

virminusa Wormy.

virrutu Angry, furious, aggressive.

virsura Furrow.

virticchiu Spindle ring, bobbin, scamp, trifle.

virticchiu tizio guy, so-and-so

virtù Virtue.

virtuusa Virtuous.

viscottu Biscuit, necessity, preparation.

viscùottu biscotto biscuit

viscuvati Bishopric.

visitata Visited.

vista Sight, view.

vistimentu Vestment.

vistissi Dressed.

vistutu Dressed, clothed.

vistutu vestito suit

visula piastrella tile

visuli pavimento floor

vita Life.

viti Grapevine.

viti vite vine, screw

vitìeddu vitello veal

vitru vetro glass

vittoria Victory.

vivi Drink.

vivi bevi drink

viviri To drink.

vìviri bere to drink

vìviri vivere to live

vizziu Vice, depravity.

voculanzicula altalena, ~ in bilico swing, see-saw

voi Oxen.

volontà Will, intent.

volu Flight.

vonnu Want.

vopi A bony edible fish of the perch type.

vòschira boschi woods

voscu Forest, woods.

vota Turn, time.

vraca Shorts, pants, trousers.

vrancu ramo branch

vrancu bianco white

vrazzu Arm.

vrazzu braccio arm

vriogna Shame, disgrace, insult, honor,.

vriùogna vergogna shame

vròcculu Broccoli.

vrodu Broth.

vrùocculu cavolfiore cauliflower

vuàvutri voi you

vucca Mouth.

vucca bocca mouth

vuccirìa baldoria revelry

vuccuna bocconi mouthfuls

vuccuni Mouthful.

vuci Voice.

vuci voce voice

vucilìzziu parlottio muttering

vudedda budella intestine, bowel

vudeddu Intestine, gut, bowel.

vugghi Boils.

vugghi bolle boils

vugghi bolle boils

vugghiennu bollendo boiling

vùgghiri bollire to boil

vujaru Cowboy, cowherd.

vulari To fly.

vulari volare to fly, go by very quickly

vulinteri Willingly.

vuliri To want.

vuliri volere to want

vulissi Wanted.

vulissi vorrebbe want, he would want

vulpi Fox.

vunciu gonfio swollen

vuntari girare to turn

vùogghia voglia desire, want

vùoliri bìeni voler bene to like

vùolu volo flight

vùota volta time

vurdunaru Muleskinner.

vurìedda budella bowel, intestine

vurricari o vurvicari seppellire, sotterrare to bury

vurza Purse, pouch, bag.

vurza borsa purse

vuscari guadagnare to earn, make (money), gain

vutari votare; voltare, volgere to vote; to turn

vutari girare turn

vutava voltava turn, turn around

vutti Cask, barrel.

vutti botte cask

vutu Vow.

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zafarana Saffron.

zammù brandy brandy

zammù anice anise, aniseed, anisette

zanni Charlatan, fraud.

zanzara zanzara mosquito

zappa Hoe, mattock.

zappagghiuni moscerino midge, fruit fly

zappari To hoe.

zappari zappari to hoe

zappudda Hoe.

zappuliannu zappettando hoeing

zappuni zappa hoe

zicca zecca mint, tick

zita Fiancée, sweetheart, bride.

zita sposa bride

ziti innamorate sweethearts

zittìri(si) tacere to be/keep quiet about, stop talking

ziu zio uncle

zoccu ciò che, quello che that which

zoppa Lame.

zoppu Lame.

zubbiu Abyss, chasm.

zuccaru Sugar, sweets, sweetness.

zùccaru zucchero sugar

zuccuni cafone peasant

zurriari stridere, ronzare to squeak, screech, buzz, hum, clash of colors

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a tutt'i banni	dappertutto	everywhere
a usu	amo'di	in that way
abbacantàri	vuotare	to empty
abbacari	ridursi a meno, diminuire	to diminish, lessen
abbada		To look after, to mind, to manage.
abbagnari	pucciare	to wet
abbaia		To bark, to shout, to ask for in vain.
abbalintatu	spaccone	boastful, arrogant
abballanu		Dance.
abballari	ballare	to dance
abbambari	bruciare, scottare	burn up - scorch
abbanniari	reclamizzare	to proclaim
abbannunari	abbandonare	to abandon, forsake, neglect
abbasiliscari	trasecolare	to be dumbfounded
abbastanza	abbastanza	enough
abbastari	bastare	to be enough
abbàttiri	sconfiggere; abbattere	to knock down, defeat
abbersu	in ordine	in order
abbianchiari	imbiancare	to whiten
abbijari	avviare; lanciare	to lead; to throw
abbintari(si)	avventarsi; assaltare	to assault
abbirsari	accomodare	put in order; arrange
abbraciu		A kind of coarse cloth.
abbramari		To yearn.
abbrazzari	abbracciare	to hug, embrace
abbruciari	bruciare	to burn
abbucca	pende	hangs
abbuffuniari	prendere in giro	to make fun of, string along
abbunnanti	abbondante	abundant
accabbari o accapari	finire, terminare	to finish, end
accalari; accalàrisi	abbassare; abbassarsi	to lower; to lower oneself, stoop
accamora	per adesso	for now
accanzari	guadagnare; ottenere	to earn; to obtain
accaparrari	abbrancare, afferrare	to grasp, seize
accatta		Buy.
accattari		To buy.
accattari	comprare	buy
accavarcari	cavalcare, montare	to ride, mount
acchiana		Climbs.
acchianari	salire	to climb up
acchianata o chianata	salita	slope
accidenti		Accident, mishap, chance.
accordiu, accordu		A musical chord, an agreement,
accucchiari o ncucchiari	mettere insieme, accoppiare	to bring together, match
accumenza		Begins, starts, commences.
accumenza	incomincia	begins
accuminciari	cominciare	to begin
accuminzari		To begin, to start, to commence.
accummirari	accomodare	accomodate
accumulari	accumulare	to accumulate
accumuniàrisi	familiarizzarsi	to familiarise oneself (with)
accunniscìnniri	accondescendere (a)	to agree to, consent to
accunsenti		Approve, agree, consent.
accupari	soffocare; occupare	suffocate; to occupy
accupunari	coprire	to cover
accura!	attenzione!	attention!
accurdari		Reconcile, tune, pacify.
accurdari	riconciliare; accordare	to reconcile; to tune an instrument
accurdunari	cingere, circondare	to encircle, surround
accurzari	accorciare	to shorten
accustumàrisi	avezzarsi, abituarsi, adattarsi	to get used to, accustom oneself, adapt (to)
aceddu		Bird.
acidduzzi		Little birds.
acidduzzi	uccellini	birds
acìeddu	uccello	bird
acìerta	lucertola	lizard
acitu		Vinegar.
acitu	aceto	vinegar
àcitu	acido	acid, sour
acqua		Water, rain.
acqua	acqua	water
acquignu	acqueo	aqueous, watery
acquistatu		Acquired, transferred, received.
adaciu		Slowly.
adaciu	lentamente, adagio, piano piano, sottovoce	slowly, quietly, gently, gradually
addabbanna		Over there.
addabbanna	da quella parte	over there, in that area
addàuru		Laurel.
addàuru	alloro	bay
addicchiarari	rivendicare, richiedere, dichiarare	to declare, profess, appoint, certify
addifènniri	difendere	to defend, protect, stand up for
addiggiriri	digerire	to digest
addìjiri	scegliere, selezionare	to choose, select,
addimura		Delay, hesitate, protest.
addimurari	avazare, restare, ritardare	to stay, to remain, to be late
addipènniri	dependere	to depend on
addipìnciri	dipingere	to paint, depict
addiscìnniri	discendere	to descend
addisìa		Desires, wants, yearns.
addisìa	desiderà	desire
addisiari		To desire, to want, to yearn.
addisiari	desiderare	to desire
additta		Upright, land on your feet,.
addivari		To rear, to bring up,.
addivari	allevare	to bring up, raise
addivintari	divenire, diventare	to become, turn into
addivintirai		To become.
addivirtirisi	divertirsi	to have fun
addrizzari	raddrizzare	to straighten
addu	gallo	rooster
adduari	affittare	rent
addubbari		To embellish, adorn, accomodate.
addugari		To rent, hire, accomodate.
addumanna		Ask for, demand, request.
addumannari	chiedere	to ask
addùmanu	accendono	light
addumari	accendere	to light, turn on
addunàrisi	accorgersi	to realize, to notice
addurmiscìrisi	addormentarsi	to fall asleep, go to sleep
adurari	adorare	to adore
aeroplanu	aeroplano	airplane
affamuliàrisi	affezionarsi	to grow fond of sb
affannatu		Anguish, distress, trouble,.
affettu		Affection.
affìenniri	offendere	to offend
affisa	offesa	offence, insult
affliggi		Afflicts.
affruntari	affrontrare	to confront
affruntàrisi	vergognarsi, arrossire	to feel embarassed, blush
affucari	affocare, soffocare	to choke, to stifle
affucazzu	raucedine, soffocazione	hoarseness, suffocation
affunnari	affondare	to sink
aggarrari	afferrare; acciuffare	to seize, grasp; to catch
agghia	aglio	garlic
agghicari	arrivare	to arrive
agghiorna		Keep up to date, clear up,.
agghiòttiri		To swallow.
agghiùnciri	aggiungere	to add
agghiuriscari	domare	to tame, subdue
agghiurnari	farsi giorno	to dawn
agghiùttiri	inghiottire	to swallow
aggiarniari		To turn pale.
aggiarniari	ingiallire; impallidire	to turn yellow; to fade
aggigghiari	germinare	to germinate, to take root
aggiri	agire, comportarsi	to act (in a certain way), behave
aggiustari	aggiustare	to adjust
aggravari		To worsen, aggravate.
agguantari	stringere con la mano	to squeeze with the hands
aghhiùttiri	inghiottire	to swallow
agneddu		Lamb.
agnuni	angolo	angle, corner
agnuniari	mettere in un angolo, accantonare	to corner
agrestu	acerbo, immaturo	sour, unripe
aguali o agguali o avali	uguale	equal
agustu		August.
ahhia	aglio	garlic
aìeri	ieri	yesterday
aiutari		To help.
aiutari	aiutare	to help
ajutarisi		To help oneself.
alàcci		Anchovy.
àlberu		Tree.
aliva	oliva	olive
alivu	olivo	olive tree
allammicu	languorino	slow poke
allarga		Enlarge, widen, let out
allascari	sfoltire	to thin (out)
allavancari	crollare	to collapse, cave in, break down, slump
allazzaràri(si)	rattristare, martoriare, affliggere	to sadden, torment, trouble (vr - to grow sad)
allazzari	allacciare	to fasten, tie
allèstiri	allestere, approntare	to organise, get ready
alliari	allegare	to enclose, put forward (evidence)
allibbirtàrisi	liberarsi di qualcosa	to gain freedom from
alligrizza		Happiness, joy.
allinàrisi	allenarsi	to train, practice
allìnchiri (o jìnchiri)	riempire	to fill up
allisci		To pet, to flatter, to polish.
allisciari	accarezzare	to caress, to pet
allittratu	istruito	learned
allungari	allongare, farsene	to lengthen, defer
allungari	allungare	to prolong
alluntanari		To separate, to move away from,
almìenu	almeno	at least
amari		To love, to prefer.
amari	amare	to love
amaru		Bitter.
amaru	amaro	bitter
amati		Loved.
ambintarisi	ambientarsi, calmarsi, riposare	to settle down; to calm down
amici		Friend.
amicizia		Friendship.
amicu		friend.
amicu	amico	friend
amìenta	menta	mint
amistati		friendship.
amistati		friendship.
amistati	amicizia	friendship
amma	gamba	leg
ammaccari	ammaccare, premere	to dent, to bruise
ammaccutu	denso	thick, dense
ammaistrari	istruire	to instruct, teach, train
ammammaluccutu	abbacchiato	dejected, downhearted
ammarazzari	imbarazzare; ingombrare	to embarass; to block, obstruct
àmmaru		Shrimp, bait.
ammàttiri	accadere	to happen
ammàtula		Useless, in vain.
ammazzari	ammazzare	to kill
ammazzari	uccidere	to murder
ammazzatina	uccisione	killing, murder
ammenna		Reproach, correct, scold.
ammèttiri	ammettere	to admit, suppose
ammigghiurata		Better, improved.
amministìa	amnistia	amnesty
ammintuàri o ammuntuàri	mentovare, nominare; ricordare, commemorare	to mention, nominate; to record, commemorate
amminzigghiari	coccolare	to cuddle
amminzigghiari	coccolare	to pamper
ammisurari	misurare	to measure
ammitari	invitare	to invite, urge, induce
ammubbiliari	arredare	to furnish (a home)
ammuccarisi	mangiarsi	to eat one's, mumble
ammuccia		Hides, conceals.
ammuccianu	nascondono	hide
ammucciari		To hide, to conceal, to secrete.
ammucciari	nascondere	to hide
ammucciuni	dinascosto	secretly
ammugghiari	avvolgere	enwrap, cover, hide
ammuntuari	citare	to cite
ammuntuari	nominare	to mention
ammùoddu	amollo	submerged, softened
ammurrari	Imbronciarsi; arenarsi; ostruire; esaurire	to sulk, frown; to cloud over; to run aground; to obstruct, block; to exhaust (a mine)
ammustrari	mostrare	to show, point out, display, demonstrate
ammuttari	spingere	to push
ammuttunari	imbottire	to stuff, to pad
amuri		Love.
ananassu	ananas	pineapple
ancilina		Left fallen.
anciova	acciuga	anchovy
ancùora	ancora	still, yet
anfàrisi	bruciarsi, bruciacchiarsi	to burn oneself
anga	molare	molar, grind
angalarruni	scacciapensieri	jew's harp
annacari (o annaculiàrisi)	cullare; dondolare; scuotere	to rock; to dangle, sway; to shake, stir
annagghiari	afferrare	to seize, to catch
annagghiari	afferrare	to grasp
annari	partire	leave
annavaratu	tentennante, appanato	hesitant, teetering
annijari	annegare	to drown, be drowned
anniminari	indovinare	to foretell, predict
annirbàrisi	innervosirsi	to get nervous, become annoyed
anniscari	adescare	to catch, lure
annu		Year.
annu	anno	year
annunziari	annunciare	to announce, foretell
anticchia	un poco	a little
antìficu	identico	identical, perfectly equal
antinna	antenna	antenna
antura	poco fa	some time beforehand
anuri	onore	honour
apa		Bee.
apparari	rendere uguale; spianare	to make two things equal; to level
apparenza		Appearance.
appariri	emergere, apparire	to surface, appear, come out, emerge
appartèniri	appartenere	to belong (to), be a member (of),
appiccicari		To climb up, to light a fire,.
appigghia		Burns.
appigghia	accende	ignites
appigghia	accende	ignites
appizzari	rovinare, sciupare; perdere; arrischiare il denaro al giuoco	ruin, spoil, waste; lose; gamble wastefully
appizzari	appendere	to attach, to hang up
appoja		Support.
apprenni		To learn.
apprimurato (agg.)	difretta	hurried
apprisciàrisi	affrettarsi	to hurry up, be quick
apprittari	insistere	to insist (on), urge, persist, put pressure (on)
appròdicu	prodigo	lavish, extravagant
appuiari	appoggiare	to lean, support
appujari	appoggiare	to support, lay/rest/lean on/against
appustamentu	agguato	trap, ambush
aprili		April.
aprili	aprile	April
araciu	lentamente	slowly
araciu	piano(adagio)	flat
Aragona		Aragona..
arancia	arancia	orange
aranciu		Orange, orange tree.
aranciu (di mari)		Crab.
àrbulu	albero	tree
arcu		Rainbow, bow, arch.
àremmi	harem	harem
argìentu	argento	silver
aria	aria	air
aricchiu	orecchio	ear
arìganu		Oregano, marjoram.
arma		Soul.
arma	anima	soul
armali (pl)	bestiame	animals, beasts
armatura		Weaponry, armor, armament.
armisanti		Holy souls. Also a bread roll .
arraccumannari	raccomandare	to recommend; to advise; to remind
arragghiari		To bray.
arraggiàrisi	arrabbiarsi	to get angry, fly into a rage
arraggiatu	adirato	irate
arraggiunari	parlare, discutere con calma	to discuss, reason
arraspari		To grate, scratch.
arrassu		Far away, far from.
arrassu	lontano	far off
arresta		Remains, stops, stays, lasts.
arribbummari	rimbombare	to roar, rumble, thunder
arribbuttari	rigettare	to throw back, reject, turn down
arricampàrisi	rientrare	to come back, go back in, return home
arricanùsciri	riconoscere	to recgonsie, identify, acknowledge
arricchiri		To get rich, to enrich.
arricchiri	arricchire	to enrich, make rich
arricintari	sciacquare	to rinse, to wash
arricogghi		Harvests.
arricògghiri	raccogliere	to harvest, assemble, collect, gather
arricriarisi	provare piacere, divertire	to have pleasure, have fun
arricugghìrisi	rincasare	to return home
arricùogghiri	raccogliere	to pick, to gather, to harvest
arricurdàrisi	ricordare, ricordarsi	to remember
arrìeri	ancora(dinuovo)	again
arrìeri	dietro	behind
arrifriddari	raffreddare	to cool
arrignari	regnare	to reign, rule
arriminari	mescolare	to mix
arrimuddari	ammorbidire	to soften
arrinesci		Succeeds, brings to a good end.
arrinèsciri	riuscire	to succeed, get ahead, manage, be able
arrinìesciri	riuscire	to succeed, manage
arripassari	ripassare	to review, check, go over again
arripizzari	rammendare; rattoppare; rappacificare	to mend; patch; reconcile
arriscèdiri	perquisire, frugare; ricercare	to search, rummage through; to seek, look for
arrisittari	riordinare	to tidy up, arrange
arristari	remanere, restare	to remain, stay
arrivari	arrivare	to arrive
arrivi		Arrive, catch up with, reach,
arrubbari		To rob, steal.
arrunzari	ammonticchiare, lavorare male	to heap up, pile, push
arrunzari o arrunchiari	radunare; spazzare via; spingere.	to assemble, rally (troops); to sweep away; to push
arrunzato	qualcosa fatto male ed in fretta	something made poorly and hurriedly
arrusbigghiàri(si)	svegliar(si)	to waken, rouse, awaken
arrusicari	rodere, rosicchiare	to gnaw, nibble
arruspigghiari	svegliare	to awaken
arruspùnniri	respondere	to answer, respond, reply
arrùstiri	arrostire	to roast, toast, grill
artaru		Altar.
àrvulu		Tree.
àrvulu	albero	tree
àscia	trova	finds
asciucari	asciugare	to dry
asciuluccatu	depresso	depressed
asciutti		Dry.
ascuta		Listens.
ascutari		To listen.
ascutari	ascoltare, seguire il consiglio	to listen to, pay attention to
asdirrubbàrisi	ribaltarsi	tip over, capsize
asempiu	esempio, modello	example, model
asèrcitu	esercito	army
asfaltu	asfalto	asphalt
asìstiri	esistere	to exist
aspetta		Awaits, expects.
assai		A lot, much more.
assai	molto	a lot of, much
assapurari	assaggiare, gustare	to try, taste, test
assicunnari	replicare, ripetere	to repeat, follow up
assicura		Protects, assures.
assicurari	assicurare; rendere sicuro	to assure, ensure; to make safe
assicutari		To chase, to run after, to pursue.
assicutari	inseguire, rincorrere	to pursue, chase, run after
assicutatu		Pursued.
assicutatu	inseguito	pursued
assimigghia		Resembles, looks like, is like.
assincupàri(si) (o assintumari)	svenire	to faint, pass out
assintari	assestare	to settle (gen, geol), balance (ledger)
assira	ierisera	last night
assittàrisi	sedersi	be seated
assuggittari	assoggettare	to subject (vr - to submit to)
assumigghiari	assomigliare	to resemble, look like, make similar (to)
assuppari	assorbire, subire(fig.)	absorb
assuppari (o nzuppàrisi)	assorbire	to absorb
assuttigghiamentu	privazione	privation, hardship
assuttigghiari	assottigliare, riassumere	to sharpen, reduce, summarise
assuzzari	pareggiare	to make equal, level, equalise, balance
astrattu	estratto di pomodoro	abstract, tomato paste
astruppiàrisi	farsi male	to hurt
astuta	spegne	extinguish
astutari		To extinguish, to put out.
astutari	spegnere	to extinguish
astutu		Astute.
attacca		Tie.
attènniri	dedicarsi allo studio	to focus on one's studies, concentrate
attrivitu	ardimentoso, baldanzoso; energico	daring, bold; energetic, forceful
attruvari	trovare	to find
attuari	rializzari	to carry out, accomplish
atturrari	tostare	to roast coffee
atturrari	tostare	to toast bread
auggurari	augurare	to wish, to bid
auguru		Good wishes, good fortune.
aumintari	aumentare	to increase, to raise
ausa		Ventures, dares, lifts, leaves.
austu	agosto	August
autizza	altezza	height
àutru		Someone else, some other.
àutru		Other, another
àutu	alto	tall, high
autunnu		Autumn.
autunnu	autunno	autumn
avannu	quest'anno	this year
avannu passatu	l'annoscorso	last year
avantau		Boasted.
avanti		Beforehand, prior to.
avanti	prima	before
avantìeri	l'altroieri	the day before yesterday
aviri		To have.
aviri		To own, as property, wealth.
aviri a	dovere	have to, must
aviri ri bisùognu	aver bisogno	to need to
àvutru	altro	other
avvicinari	andare a trovare	to look in on
avvicinarisi	avvicinarsi	come nearer, approach
avvilisciri		get discouraged.
avvocatu	avvocato	lawyer
azioni		Acts, action.
azzalori		Loquat, medlar.
azzappa		Hoe.
azziccari	infilzari	to pierce, spear, stick, string
azzitàrisi	findanzarsi	to become engaged
azzolu	azzurro	blue
azzurru, blè	azzurro	blue, azzure
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babbaluci		Snail.
babbaluci	lumache	snails
babbaluci	lumaca	snail
babbiari	scherza	joke
babìari	scherzare	to joke
badagghiu		Yawn.
bagascia		Harlot, whore, hooker.
bagnu	bagno	bath
bagnu	bagno	swim, bathe
balatu	macigno, lastra di pietra	boulder
balcone	balcone	balcony
ballu		Dance, ball.
bammina		Baby, Festival of the Nativity of Mary
banna	lato, parte	side, place, parts (geo.)
banni		of banna. Side, part, place.
basa o basi	base, fondamento, sostegno,	base, basis, foundation, fundamental element
basilicò	basilico	basil
bazzicari	frequentare, bazzicare	to attend, frequent, see (regularly), hang about
beccamortu		Gravedigger.
beccu		Beak.
bedda, beddu		Beautiful, pretty.
beddu	bello	(a) fine
bella		Beautiful, pretty, pleasing.
beni		Good.
beni		Well.
benifiziu		Reward, advantage, benefit.
biancu	bianco	white
biata		Blessed or blest.
bicchìeri	bicchiere	glass
bicirìetta	bicicletta	bicycle
biddina	grosso serpente d'acqua	big water snake
biddizza		Beauty.
bìeddu	bello	beautiful
billizza		Beauty.
binariu	binario	track, platform
binchì		Although, however.
binidiciri		To bless.
birra	birra	beer
biruni	bidone	bin, trash can, swindle
bisesta		Leap year.
bisitu	lutto	mourning
bisognu		Need, necessity.
bitunìera	betoniera	cement mixer
biunnu	biondo	blonde
bìviri	bere	to drink
blevi	lividu	livid, pale
bonu		Good.
boria	vanità	vanity
bosco	bosco	forest, wood
botta		Tap, hit, blow.
bozzu	bernoccolo	bump
bravu	buono (persona)	good person
brivatura		Water trough.
bruca		Tamarisk.
bruccetta	forchetta	fork
brùoru	brodo	broth
brùoru	brodo	stock, beef or chicken
bucatu	bucato (s.)	washing, laundry
buiscu (o vuiscu)	bovino	bovine, cattle
bummulu		Narrow neck terra cotta container,
bùmmulu	fiasca	flask
bunaca	giacca	jacket
bunazza	bonaccia, calma	dead calm, lull
bunnanza	abbondanza	abundance
bùonu	bene	well
bùonu, bellu	buono (dicibo)	tasty
burnii		Old fashioned apothecary jars.
burrasca		Tempest, thunder storm.
burru	burro	butter
busciuni		Boxwood.
buscusu	astuto	smart, astute, crafty, wily
busi		Empty, parched stalks,
buttiari	alludere; crepitare	to allude to, hint at; to crackle, patter, rustle;
buttigghia	bottiglia	bottle
buttunedda		Bud.
buttuni	bottone	button
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c'a matinata	dibuonora	early
cà	perché	because

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