Bon annu novu
The phrase "happy new year" in Sicilian is Bon annu novu.
Meaning: Happy New Year (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the words for "good" (bon), "year" (annu) and "new" (novu).
How does it change in a sentence?
In some Sicilian dialects, the adjective bonu (good) may take the masculine singular ending -u to agree with the masculine noun annu.
Did you know?
- In traditional Sicilian culture, wearing red underwear on the first day of the annu novu is believed to bring luck and passion for the remainder of the year.
- In Sicily, it is a common tradition to eat lentils on New Year's Eve, as their shape resembles small coins and symbolizes prosperity for the annu novu.
- In some rural parts of Sicily, the arrival of the annu novu was historically marked by the 'festu di Sant'Antoni', where animals are blessed to ensure a good harvest for the coming year.
Examples in context
- Bon annu novu a tutti!Happy New Year to everyone!
- Vogghiu diri Bon annu novu.I want to say Happy New Year.
- Bon annu novu, caru amicu.Happy New Year, dear friend.
Example conversation
Maria and Calogero meet on the street on January 1st.
- MariaCiao Calogero, bon annu novu!Hi Calogero, happy new year!
- CalogeroGrazie Maria, bon annu novu macari a tia!Thanks Maria, happy new year to you too!
- MariaComu statti? Tuttu beni?How are you? Everything good?
- CalogeroSì, Tuttuu beni, grazzi!Yes, everything is good, thanks!
