ceci
The Italian word for chickpeas is ceci.
ceci refers to the edible seeds from a legume plant, which are also known as garbanzo beans.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Genoese dialect, the term ceciû is used to describe chickpeas.
Did you know?
- Ancient Romans used cicer, the ancestor of ceci, to refer to someone who was a chatterbox or a gossip.
- In Italy, a popular dish called cecina is a thin, savory pancake made entirely from chickpea flour, water, and oil.
- In many parts of Southern Italy, the preparation of ceci is a central part of 'cucina povera', or 'poor kitchen' cooking, which celebrates simple ingredients.
Examples in context
- Io amo i ceci.I love chickpeas.Tatoeba #13297879 by Guybrush88, translation #9484488 by shekitten
- I ceci sono essenziali nei falafel.Chickpeas are essential in falafel.Tatoeba #13327577 by Guybrush88, translation #12106319 by Amastan
- I ceci sono l'ingrediente principale nell'hummus.Chickpeas are the main ingredient in hummus.Tatoeba #13550516 by Guybrush88, translation #7067454 by Hybrid
- Vorrei comprare dei ceci per preparare un piatto tipico italiano.I would like to buy some chickpeas to prepare a typical Italian dish.
- I ceci sono una buona fonte di proteine e fibre.Chickpeas are a good source of protein and fiber.
- Oggi preparo la pasta e ceci, il mio piatto preferito.Today I'm making pasta with chickpeas, my favorite dish.
- Hai provato i falafel? Sono fatti con i ceci!Have you tried falafel? They are made with chickpeas!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are shopping for ingredients at the market.
- MartinaHai preso i ceci?Did you get the chickpeas?
- AlessandroSì, li ho presi oggi.Yes, I bought them today.
- MartinaOttimo, servono per la zuppa.Great, they are for the soup.
- AlessandroVa bene, li cucino subito.Alright, I will cook them right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
