cetriolino all'aneto
The English phrase "dill pickle" is cetriolino all'aneto in Italian.
This phrase refers to a small cucumber that has been pickled in brine with dill.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cetriolino (diminutive of cucumber), all' (at/with the) and aneto (dill).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is cetriolini all'aneto, where only the noun cetriolino changes to its diminutive plural cetriolini.
Did you know?
- In many parts of Italy, people do not use the word aneto to describe the herb in pickles, instead preferring the term finocchietto (small fennel).
- While cetriolino means 'little cucumber', in Italy it almost always refers to a pickled one, regardless of the dill. If you want a fresh baby cucumber, you would simply use cetriolo.
- The general category for these is sottaceti, a term that describes the state of being 'under vinegar' rather than the vegetable itself.
Examples in context
- Mi piacciono tanto i cetriolini sottaceto!I really like dill pickles!
- Sì, sono davvero buoni, soprattutto quelli all'aneto!Yes, they are really good, especially the ones with dill!
- Hai ragione, i cetriolini all'aneto sono i miei preferiti!You're right, dill pickles are my favorite!
- Vorrei un cetriolino all'aneto con il panino.I would like a dill pickle with the sandwich.
- Hai mangiato il cetriolino all'aneto?Did you eat the dill pickle?
- Questo cetriolino all'aneto è molto croccante.This dill pickle is very crunchy.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are making sandwiches in the kitchen.
- MatteoMartina, hai preso il cetriolino all'aneto?Martina, did you get the dill pickle?
- MartinaSì, l'ho messo nel cestino.Yes, I put it in the basket.
- MatteoPerfetto, ne metto uno in ogni panino.Perfect, I'll put one in each sandwich.
- MartinaOttima idea, Matteo.Great idea, Matteo.
