mutandoni
The English phrase "long underwear" is translated into Italian as mutandoni.
The term mutandoni is commonly used to refer to thermal underwear or long johns worn for warmth.
Meaning: two-piece underwear (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed by combining mutande (underwear) with the suffix -oni, which is an augmentative used to denote something large or bulky, literally meaning "big underwear".
Did you know?
- The word mutande is derived from the verb mutare, which means 'to change', referring to the habit of changing undergarments daily.
- The gender of mutandoni is masculine, even though the base word mutande is feminine. This is because the augmentative suffix -oni shifts the word into the masculine plural form.
- In a humorous or nostalgic context, mutandoni can be linked to the image of la nonna (the grandmother), evoking a sense of old-fashioned domestic comfort and traditional winter care.
Examples in context
- Ho comprato dei pantaloni termici per affrontare il freddo invernale.I bought some long underwear to face the winter cold.
- Devo comprare dei mutandoni nuovi per l'inverno.I need to buy some new long underwear for the winter.
- I mutandoni tengono molto caldo sotto i jeans.Long underwear keeps you very warm under jeans.
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are packing for a skiing trip.
- MartinaHai messo i mutandoni in valigia, Matteo?Did you put your long underwear in the suitcase, Matteo?
- MatteoSì, li ho messi insieme alle calze.Yes, I put them together with the socks.
- MartinaBravo, farà molto freddo domani.Good, it will be very cold tomorrow.
- MatteoSpero che la valigia non sia troppo pesante.I hope the suitcase isn't too heavy.
