grazziusu
The English word "cute" is translated into Sicilian as grazziusu.
The term is used to describe someone or something that is attractive or pleasing in a way that is youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited.
Meaning: attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word grazziusu is etymologically related to the concept of being graceful or full of grace.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on the gender and number of the subject: grazziusa is the feminine form, and grazziusi is the masculine plural form.
Did you know?
- The word can be used ironically in Sicilian to describe someone who is acting 'too sweet' or being 'fake' in a polite way.
- If you describe a meal as grazziusa, you are not saying it looks 'cute', but rather that it is 'delightful' or 'exquisite'.
- In Sicilian culture, calling a child grazziusu is often a way to praise their obedience and good behavior as much as their looks.
Examples in context
- U picciriddu è assai grazziusu.The little boy is very cute.
Example conversation
Agata and Salvatore are looking at a small puppy in the street.
- AgataGuarda, Salvatore, chissu canilu è grazziusu!Look, Salvatore, this puppy is cute!
- SalvatoreHai ragioni, Agata, è veru grazziusu.You're right, Agata, he is truly cute.
- AgataVulemu pigliarillu?Do we want to take him?
- SalvatorePi ora no, ma è assai beddu.Not for now, but he is very beautiful.
