How to Say “Cucumber” in Sicilian
The Sicilian word for cucumber is citrolu. citrolu refers to the edible fruit known as a cucumber.
About Sicilian
Sicilian, sicilianu, is spoken in Sicily and parts of southern Italy. It is a Romance language of its own, not a dialect of standard Italian, and Italians from the north often cannot follow it. Centuries of Greek, Arab, Norman and Spanish rule left words in it that Italian does not have. It has no official status, and UNESCO classes it as vulnerable.
Many Sicilian words end in -u where Italian has -o, as in figghiu (son) for Italian figlio, and a double dd often stands where Italian has ll, as in iddu (he). Spelling is not standardized, so the same word can be written in several ways.
| Family | Indo-European, Romance (Italo-Romance) |
|---|---|
| Where spoken | Italy (Sicily and parts of Calabria and Apulia) |
| Status | vulnerable (UNESCO) |
| Script | Latin alphabet |
| Code | scn (ISO 639-3) |
Classification: Wikidata. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
How to Say “Aunt” in Sicilian
The Sicilian word for aunt is zia. zia is a feminine noun used to refer to a parent’s sister or sister-in-law.
How to Say “Godmother” in Sicilian
The English phrase godmother is translated into Sicilian as cummari.
How to Say “No” in Sicilian
The Sicilian word for no is no. The word no is a particle used to express disagreement or to negate a statement.
How to Say “More” in Sicilian
The Sicilian word for “more” is cchiù. You can also use the phrase mancu cchiù to express the meaning “no more” or “no longer”.
How to Say “Cheers” in Sicilian
In Sicilian, “cheers” can be expressed as â saluti!, pròsita! or San Brasi! These phrases are used as a toast when drinking.
How to Say “My Love” in Sicilian
The English phrase “my love” is expressed in Sicilian as amuri miu. This phrase is a term of endearment used to address someone the speaker loves.
How to Say “Sugar” in Sicilian
The English word “sugar” is translated into Sicilian as zùccaru.
How to Say “Cousin” in Sicilian
The Sicilian word for cousin is cucinu. The word refers to the child of a person’s parent’s brother or sister.
How to Say “Beautiful” in Sicilian
The English word “beautiful” is translated into Sicilian as beddu. This adjective is used to describe someone or something that is attractive.