parmigiana di melanzane
The Italian phrase for eggplant parmesan is parmigiana di melanzane.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, parmigiana di melanzane means 'parmigiana of eggplants'. The word parmigiana refers to the style of the dish, while melanzane means eggplants.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word melanzane is the plural form of melanzana (eggplant).
Did you know?
- While parmigiana di melanzane is beloved today, the eggplant was once viewed with suspicion in Europe and called 'the mad apple' because people believed it caused insanity.
- Authentic parmigiana di melanzane often uses caciocavallo or provola cheeses, which are stretched-curd cheeses, rather than the hard Parmesan cheese English speakers expect.
- The word melanzane is believed by some linguists to derive from the Arabic 'al-badinjan', reflecting the historical introduction of the eggplant to Italy via Arab trade routes.
Examples in context
- Vorrei un piatto di melanzane alla parmigiana, per favoreI would like a plate of eggplant parmesan, please
- Wow, questa parmigiana di melanzane è deliziosa!Wow, this parmigiana di melanzane is delicious!
- La parmigiana di melanzane è deliziosa.The eggplant parmesan is delicious.
- Vuoi provare la mia parmigiana di melanzane?Do you want to try my eggplant parmesan?
- Ho comprato una parmigiana di melanzane al mercato.I bought an eggplant parmesan at the market.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- MartinaLorenzo, prepariamo la parmigiana di melanzane stasera?Lorenzo, shall we make eggplant parmesan tonight?
- LorenzoSì, è un'ottima idea, Martina.Yes, that is a great idea, Martina.
- MartinaHo già tutte le melanzane fresche.I already have all the fresh eggplants.
- LorenzoPerfetto, allora inizio a preparare il sugo.Perfect, then I will start preparing the sauce.
