l'impiccato
The Italian word for hangman is l'impiccato.
This term refers to the word-guessing game, similar to the English game 'hangman'.
Meaning: game (noun)
Did you know?
- In the traditional tarot deck used in Italy, L'Impiccato is the name of the twelfth Major Arcana card, often symbolizing sacrifice or a new perspective.
- Italian has a separate word for the professional executioner, il boia, meaning the game is named after the victim rather than the person performing the action.
- The word impiccato comes from the verb impiccare, which is specifically used for hanging by the neck, distinguishing it from other ways of suspending an object.
Examples in context
- Il boia era temuto da tutti nel Medioevo.The hangman was feared by everyone in the Middle Ages.
- Vogliamo giocare a impiccato?Do you want to play hangman?
- L'impiccato è un gioco molto semplice.Hangman is a very simple game.
- Ti piace l'impiccato?Do you like hangman?
Example conversation
Two friends are bored at school.
- MartinaLorenzo, giochiamo a l'impiccato?Lorenzo, shall we play hangman?
- LorenzoSì, bella idea! Cominci tu.Yes, great idea! You start.
- MartinaOk, devo pensare a una parola per l'impiccato.Okay, I have to think of a word for hangman.
- LorenzoFammi sapere quando sei pronta, Martina.Let me know when you are ready, Martina.
