fegato di pollo
/ˈfe.ɡa.to di ˈpol.lo/word by word
The English phrase "chicken liver" is translated into Italian as fegato di pollo.
This phrase refers to the liver of a chicken, specifically when it is used as a food ingredient.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of fegato (liver), di (of) and pollo (chicken).
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to refer to multiple chicken livers, the noun fegato changes to its plural form fegati, resulting in fegati di pollo.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfe.ɡa.to di ˈpol.lo/. The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, fegato is used metaphorically to describe courage or grit. Calling someone un fegato implies they have a 'stomach' for danger or great bravery.
- The word fegato comes from the Latin term for 'fig-stuffed liver', reflecting an ancient practice of fattening livers for a delicacy.
- While fegato di pollo refers to the ingredient, the expression cuore di pollo describes someone who is overly timid or soft-hearted.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, vorrei ordinare il fegato di pollo, per favore.Good morning, I would like to order the chicken liver, please.
- Mi consiglia qualche piatto tradizionale con fegatelli di pollo?Could you recommend me some traditional dishes with chicken livers?
- fegato di polloChicken liver
- Mi piace il fegato di pollo.I like chicken liver.
- Hai comprato il fegato di pollo?Did you buy the chicken liver?
- Preparo una crema con il fegato di pollo.I am making a cream with chicken liver.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to cook for dinner.
- MartinaLorenzo, cosa cuciniamo stasera?Lorenzo, what are we cooking tonight?
- LorenzoPensavo di fare il fegato di pollo.I was thinking of making chicken liver.
- MartinaOttima idea, è molto buono.Great idea, it is very good.
- LorenzoAllora vado subito a fare la spesa.Then I will go grocery shopping right away.
