lassi
lassi is the Italian word for the beverage lassi.
Meaning: beverage (noun)
Did you know?
- Because 'lassi' is a non-Italian word of Indian origin, it does not follow the standard Italian rules for pluralisation. In Italian, a word ending in 'i' is usually the plural of a word ending in 'o', but 'lassi' is treated as a singular noun.
- In many Italian descriptions of Indian cuisine, 'lassi' is treated as a masculine singular noun, even though the word is often perceived as an exoticism that doesn't follow standard gender-agreement patterns.
Examples in context
- Mi piacciono molto i lassi freschi.I really like fresh lassis.
- Vuoi provare questi lassi alla frutta?Do you want to try these fruit lassis?
- I lassi sono bevande molto nutrienti.Lassis are very nutritious beverages.
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are at an Indian restaurant.
- FrancescoCosa beviamo stasera, Giulia?What shall we drink tonight, Giulia?
- GiuliaVorrei provare i lassi.I would like to try the lassis.
- FrancescoOttima idea, ne prendiamo due.Great idea, let's get two of them.
- GiuliaPerfetto, chiedo al cameriere.Perfect, I'll ask the waiter.
