elfi
The Italian word for "elves" is elfi.
elfi refers to mythical beings characterized by pointed ears and magical powers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine form is elfo. To specify a single female elf, you use the feminine singular form elfa.
Did you know?
- The term folletto is often used as a playful nickname for a child who is restless or mischievous, whereas elfo is almost never used as a metaphor for a person's personality.
- The word elfo is a relatively modern loanword in Italian. Historically, Italian stories used terms like nano for small magical beings, meaning the concept of the 'elf' as seen in Northern European mythology was imported later.
- If you are reading a modern fantasy novel translated into Italian, you might see the word sguardo elfico used to describe a gaze that is particularly piercing or ethereal.
Examples in context
- Gli elfi amano cantare.Elves love to sing.This sentence shows an action that elfi enjoy.Tatoeba #13297984 by Guybrush88, translation #12125525 by shekitten
- Gli elfi sono molto avari.Elves are very mean.This sentence describes a personality trait of elfi.Tatoeba #2833706 by Guybrush88, translation #2833696 by mervert1
- Gli elfi vivono nella foresta.Elves live in the forest.This sentence describes the habitat where elfi live.Tatoeba #5128325 by Guybrush88, translation #3568785 by Hybrid
- Gli elfi sono creature magiche che vivono nelle foreste.The elves are magical creatures that live in the forests.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are discussing a fantasy movie.
- GiuliaHai visto gli elfi in quel film?Did you see the elves in that movie?
- MatteoSì, sono bellissimi.Yes, they are beautiful.
- GiuliaSì, sembrano molto magici.Yes, they look very magical.
- MatteoÈ una storia fantastica.It is a fantastic story.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
