uova strapazzate
Scrambled eggs in Italian is translated as uova strapazzate.
uova strapazzate refers to eggs that have been mixed together and fried in a pan.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the noun uova (eggs) is a feminine plural irregular noun, the adjective strapazzate must also be in the feminine plural form.
Did you know?
- The word strapazzate comes from the verb strapazzare, which can also mean to harass or wear someone out. It describes the physical act of beating the eggs vigorously.
- The word uova is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'oval', both descending from the same Latin root describing an egg shape.
- The adjective strapazzate can also be used figuratively to describe something that is 'messed up' or 'disheveled', such as someone's hair.
Examples in context
- Vuoi delle uova strapazzate?Do you want some scrambled eggs?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants scrambled eggs.Tatoeba #11640746 by Guybrush88, translation #724111 by mindy
- Tom ama le uova strapazzate.Tom loves scrambled eggs.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone loves scrambled eggs.Tatoeba #11760394 by Guybrush88, translation #8939252 by Ergulis
- Vorrei delle uova strapazzate.I'd like scrambled eggs.This sentence is useful for ordering scrambled eggs.Tatoeba #11760403 by Guybrush88, translation #7113537 by CM
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Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are deciding what to eat for breakfast.
- SofiaCosa vuoi fare per colazione, Matteo?What do you want to make for breakfast, Matteo?
- MatteoPreferisco mangiare delle uova strapazzate.I prefer to eat some scrambled eggs.
- SofiaOttima idea, le preparo subito.Great idea, I'll prepare them right away.
- MatteoGrazie, Sofia, sei molto gentile.Thanks, Sofia, you are very kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries uova, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
