pupa
The Sicilian word for doll is pupa.
The word pupa primarily refers to a toy in the form of a human. However, in certain Sicilian contexts, it can also be used to refer to a young woman or a maiden.
Meaning: a toy in the form of a human (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of pupa is pupe.
Did you know?
- During religious processions, some Sicilian towns feature statues that are colloquially referred to as pupe due to their dress and posture.
- Traditional Sicilian puppets, or pupe, are uniquely operated from below using iron rods rather than strings.
- The word pupa is central to the tradition of Opera dei Pupi, a historic form of puppet theater in Sicily where large dolls act out the legends of knights and chivalry.
Examples in context
- A Maria s'accatta na pupa.Maria buys a doll.
- A pupa è intra a scatula.The doll is inside the box.
Example conversation
Giulia shows Antonio a gift she bought.
- GiuliaGuarda,u regalu pi a picciridda è sta pupa.Look, the gift for the little girl is this doll.
- AntonioÈ veru, è assai carina.It's true, it is very cute.
- GiuliaPenzo ca a pupa piàciu assai.I think she will like the doll a lot.
- AntonioSicuru ca sarà cuntenta.Surely she will be happy.
