pazzu
The Sicilian word for crazy is pazzu.
pazzu is an adjective used to describe someone who is insane or demented.
Meaning: insane, demented (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine singular form is pazza, the masculine plural form is pazzi and the feminine plural form is pazze.
Did you know?
- In some Sicilian dialects, the word pazzu can be used to describe weather that is unexpectedly violent or unpredictable.
- If a situation is described as na pazzia, it refers to a practical joke or a prank rather than an act of genuine madness.
- There is a cultural distinction between being pazzu and being matto. While both mean 'crazy', matto often implies a more whimsical or eccentric kind of madness.
Examples in context
- Stu picciottu è proprio pazzu.This boy is truly crazy.
- È un omu pazzu.He is a crazy man.
Example conversation
Salvatore and Agata are discussing a risky plan.
- SalvatoreVoglio saltare dal ponte!I want to jump from the bridge!
- AgataSalvatore, ma si' pazzu?Salvatore, but are you crazy?
- SalvatoreNo, è solo un gioco.No, it is just a game.
- AgataÈ un gioco per un pazzu.It is a game for a crazy person.
