luna del cacciatore
The English phrase hunters moon is translated into Italian as luna del cacciatore.
This phrase refers specifically to the full moon that occurs in the month of October.
Did you know?
- In Italian culture, the word cacciatore is more than just a profession. It appears in the popular dish pollo alla cacciatore, which refers to a 'hunter-style' chicken stew made with herbs and wine.
- The Italian word luna shares the same ancient root as the English word 'light'. Both come from the Proto-Indo-European root *lewk-, which meant 'bright'.
- In Italian folklore, the moon is often personified as a woman. This is reflected in the grammar, as luna is a feminine noun and is treated as a feminine entity in poetry and songs.
Examples in context
- Ho sempre ammirato la Luna del Cacciatore per la sua bellezza.I have always admired the Hunters Moon for its beauty.
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are walking outside on a clear October night.
- MartinaMatteo, guarda la luna del cacciatore!Matteo, look at the hunter's moon!
- MatteoÈ incredibile, è luminosissima stasera.It's incredible, it's very bright tonight.
- MartinaMi piace molto l'atmosfera di ottobre.I really like the October atmosphere.
- MatteoAnch'io, è una notte perfetta.Me too, it's a perfect night.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cacciatore, del, luna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
