scimmia nera
/ˈʃim.mja ˈne.ra/word by word
The English phrase black monkey is translated into Italian as scimmia nera.
Did you know?
- The term scimmia is sometimes used in Italian slang to describe a strong, obsessive craving or an addiction.
- In Italian culture, the phrase fare la scimmia is used to describe someone who is acting silly or playing the fool.
- The word scimmia comes from the Ancient Greek word sīmós, which means 'snub-nosed'.
Examples in context
- La scimmia nera vive nella giungla.The black monkey lives in the jungle.
- Ho visto una scimmia nera allo zoo.I saw a black monkey at the zoo.
- Il disegno mostra una scimmia nera.The drawing shows a black monkey.
- Quella scimmia nera è molto simpatica.That black monkey is very cute.
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are looking at a children's book in a cafe.
- ChiaraGuarda questa scimmia nera nel libro.Look at this black monkey in the book.
- MatteoSì, la scimmia nera è davvero buffa.Yes, the black monkey is really funny.
- ChiaraMatteo, vuoi comprare questo libro?Matteo, do you want to buy this book?
- MatteoSì, prendiamolo subito.Yes, let's get it right away.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (scimmia, nera) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries scimmia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
