amore folle
/aˈmo.re ˈfɔl.le/word by word
The English phrase "crazy love" is translated into Italian as amore folle.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of amore (love) and folle (crazy/mad).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective folle is invariable for gender, meaning it remains the same whether it is modifying a masculine or feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase consists of 5 syllables. The stress is on the second syllable: /aˈmo.re ˈfɔl.le/.
Did you know?
- The word folle has a surprising connection to a blacksmith's tool. It originally comes from the Latin word for 'bellows', used to blow air into a fire.
- In Italian, amore is not reserved for romantic partners. It is frequently used as a term of endearment for children and pets, such as in the phrase amore mio.
- In everyday conversation, Italians typically prefer the word pazzo over folle to describe being 'crazy'. Folle is generally reserved for literature, poetry and high drama.
Examples in context
- Siamo stati travolti da un amore folle.We were overwhelmed by a crazy love.
- Il loro è un amore folle e passionale.Theirs is a crazy and passionate love.
Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are discussing a romantic movie.
- ChiaraTi piace questa storia?Do you like this story?
- LorenzoSì, è un amore folle.Yes, it is a crazy love.
- ChiaraMi sembra troppo intenso.It seems too intense to me.
- LorenzoÈ proprio questo il bello.That is exactly the beauty of it.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (amore, folle) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amore, folle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
