con i postumi della sbornia
The English phrase hungover is translated into Italian as con i postumi della sbornia.
This phrase is used to describe the state of suffering from a hangover. While the full expression is used to describe the person's condition, the noun sbornia can also be used on its own to refer to the state of being drunk or the drinking session itself.
Meaning: suffering from a hangover (adj)
Did you know?
- The word postumi in con i postumi della sbornia usually refers to the 'after-effects' or 'remains' of something, and is the same word used to describe the 'aftermath' of a war or a catastrophe.
- The word postumi is a masculine plural noun, meaning the Italian phrase treats a hangover as a collection of multiple lingering effects rather than a single condition.
- The word sbornia comes from the Vulgar Latin ēbriōnia, which evolved from the Latin ēbrius meaning 'drunk'.
Examples in context
- Mamma mia, che postumi!Wow, what aftermath!
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are meeting for breakfast on a Sunday.
- FrancescoBuongiorno Giulia, scusa ma sono con i postumi della sbornia.Good morning Giulia, sorry but I am hungover.
- GiuliaSi vede, Francesco! Hai un aspetto terribile.It shows, Francesco! You look terrible.
- FrancescoHo bisogno di un caffè forte e silenzio.I need a strong coffee and silence.
- GiuliaTi porto subito un caffè doppio.I'll bring you a double espresso right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, della, sbornia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
