cuccidati
cuccidati is an Italian phrase used as an informal command to tell someone to go to bed or go to sleep.
This phrase is used as a command to direct someone to sleep or to go to their bed.
Did you know?
- Because it implies 'nesting' or curling up, cuccidati is almost exclusively used with children or romantic partners, and would be very strange to say to a roommate.
- While cuccidati is affectionate, using the standard verb dormire can sometimes sound more clinical or demanding in a household setting.
Examples in context
- Ciao, andiamo a prenderci dei cuccidati strepitosi da quella pasticceria.Hi, let's go grab some amazing cuccidati from that pastry shop.
- Siamo a Palermo e vorrei assaggiare i cuccidati, come dovrei chiederli?We're in Palermo, and I'd like to try the cuccidati, how should I order them?
- Nella mia città natale, i cuccidati sono conosciuti come "cucciddàti."In my hometown, cuccidati are known as "cucciddàti."
Example conversation
Alessandro is telling Giulia it is time for bed.
- AlessandroGiulia, guarda l'ora, cuccidati!Giulia, look at the time, go to bed!
- GiuliaAncora cinque minuti, per favore.Five more minutes, please.
- AlessandroNo, cuccidati adesso.No, go to sleep now.
- GiuliaVa bene, vado a dormire.Alright, I'm going to sleep.
