Maureen Nina

The English phrase “capeesh” can be expressed in Italian as capisci. capisci is an informal way to ask if someone understands what has been said.

The English phrase shyster is translated into Italian as azzeccagarbugli.

The English phrase ‘peas’ is translated into Italian as piselli. piselli refers to the small, round green seeds eaten as a vegetable.

The English word “yawn” can be translated into Italian as sbadiglio. sbadiglio is used to refer to both the act of yawning and the noun for a yawn itself.

The English word ‘mace’ is translated into Italian as mazza chiodata.

The English word ‘cranberry’ can be translated into Italian as ossicocco or mirtillo palustre.

In Italian, “this one” is translated as questo. The phrase is used to identify a specific person or thing among a group.

The English phrase “mammy” translates to Italian as mamma. mamma is an informal term used to mean “mom” or “mum” in English.

The Italian word for ‘off’ (inoperative or disabled) is spento. spento is used to describe something that is turned off, extinguished or darkened.

The Italian word for very is molto. molto is used as an adverb to mean to a high degree.