tipo strano
/ˈti.po ˈstra.no/word by word
The English phrase "weirdo" is translated into Italian as tipo strano.
Meaning: strange person (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tipo strano literally means "strange guy" or "strange type".
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple people (weirdos or strange guys), the plural form is tipi strani.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈti.po ˈstra.no/. The phrase has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word tipo shares a common root with the English word 'type', but its ancient origins actually stem from the Greek word for 'a strike' or 'a beating'.
- While tipo strano is common, Italians might use strambo to describe someone whose weirdness is more quirky or eccentric than unsettling.
- The word tipo can also be used as a filler word similar to 'like' or 'sort of' when Italians are hesitating in a sentence.
Examples in context
- È un tipo strano.You're a weirdo.Tatoeba #2486262 by Guybrush88, translation #2218046 by CK
- Lui è un tipo strano.He's a weirdo.Tatoeba #2486263 by Guybrush88, translation #3254134 by CM
- Tom è un tipo strano.Tom is a weirdo.Tatoeba #2957657 by Guybrush88, translation #1558315 by Spamster
- Marco è proprio uno strambo, sempre con idee strane!Marco is such a weirdo, always with strange ideas!
- Guarda quel ragazzo, è davvero strano!Look at that guy, he's really weird!
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are walking in the park.
- AlessandroGuarda quel ragazzo, è un tipo strano.Look at that guy, he is a weirdo.
- MartinaSì, sembra davvero un tipo strano.Yes, he really seems like a weirdo.
- AlessandroNon fissarlo, Martina.Don't stare at him, Martina.
- MartinaHai ragione, andiamo via.You're right, let's go.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (tipo, strano) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries strano, tipo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
