ananassu
The Sicilian word for pineapple is ananassu.
The word refers to the tropical fruit. While ananassu is a valid form, the term ananas is actually the most commonly used term for pineapple in Sicilian.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Did you know?
- The Sicilian word ananassu originates from the Old Tupi word naná, which was spoken by indigenous peoples in Brazil.
- Because the word ananassu is a loanword from the Americas, it lacks any connection to Sicilian words for 'pine' or 'apple', unlike the English name.
- In some traditional Sicilian contexts, tropical fruits like ananassu are associated with luxury and hospitality because they were historically rare imports.
Examples in context
- Passami quiddhu pinu di India.Pass me that pineapple.
- Vogghiu mangiari un ananassu.I want to eat a pineapple.
- L'ananassu è assai dulci.The pineapple is very sweet.
Example conversation
Giuseppe and Giulia are deciding what fruit to buy at the market.
- GiuseppeGiulia, vulisci l'ananassu?Giulia, do you want the pineapple?
- GiuliaSì, l'ananassu pare assai bonu.Yes, the pineapple looks very good.
- GiuseppeAllora pigghiamu un ananassu d'un chilogrammu.Then let's get one kilogram of pineapple.
- GiuliaPerfettu, acciamu a pigghiari l'ananassu.Perfect, let's go get the pineapple.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ananassu, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ananassu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
