Sono pazzo
/ˈso.no ˈpat.t͡so/word by word
The English phrase "I am crazy" is expressed in Italian as Sono pazzo.
This phrase is used to state that one is mentally ill or behaves in an irrational way. The adjective pazzo/a means crazy or mad.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase must match the gender of the speaker. Use Sono pazzo if the speaker is male and Sono pazza if the speaker is female.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word pazzo may have evolved from an old French word for a 'serving boy' page. This suggests the term once linked craziness to the perceived boldness or impertinence of young servants.
- In Italy, the phrase essere pazzo per qualcuno means to be head-over-heels in love with someone. In this romantic sense, the word for 'crazy' is a high compliment.
- While pazzo means 'crazy', the Italian word matto is often used instead. In some contexts, matto is seen as more colloquial or affectionate, whereas pazzo can sound more clinical or extreme.
Examples in context
- Oggi mi sento completamente fuori di testa!Today, I feel completely out of my mind!
- È da quando ho incontrato lui/lei che sono matto/a.Since I met him/her, I've been crazy.
- Sono pazzo, lo so.I am crazy, I know it.
- Senza il caffè, sono pazzo.Without coffee, I am crazy.
Example conversation
Lorenzo tells Giulia about a very risky plan.
- LorenzoVoglio comprare un'isola domani!I want to buy an island tomorrow!
- GiuliaMa Lorenzo, è assurdo.But Lorenzo, that is absurd.
- LorenzoSì, sono pazzo!Yes, I am crazy!
- GiuliaAllora non posso aiutarti.Then I cannot help you.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sono, pazzo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pazzo, sono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
