scacciaspiriti
In Italian, wind chimes is translated as scacciaspiriti.
The term scacciaspiriti is the standard word used for decorative wind chimes in Italy, such as those made from suspended metal, wood or bells that tinkle in the breeze.
Meaning: chime made from suspended wooden, metal, etc. tubes, bells and rods that tinkle when moved by the wind (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word scacciaspiriti is a compound of scaccia, which means chases or drives away and spiriti, which means spirits.
Which one should you use?
While scacciaspiriti is the standard term, Campane eoliche is a formal way to refer to them. Both Le campane eoliche and Le campanelle del vento are feminine plural forms.
How does it change in a sentence?
Le campane eoliche and Le campanelle del vento are the feminine plural forms of their respective terms.
Did you know?
- While describing a garden decoration, the word scacciaspiriti is also the literal Italian title for a 'Ghostbuster'.
- The formal term campane eoliche connects Italian wind chimes directly to the Greek god Aeolus, the ruler of the winds.
- The verb scacciare in scacciaspiriti is also used in the common idiom scacciare i pensieri to describe the act of clearing one's mind of worrying thoughts.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are standing on a balcony on a breezy day.
- MatteoSenti il suono di quello scacciaspiriti?Do you hear the sound of that wind chime?
- MartinaSì, è molto rilassante.Yes, it is very relaxing.
- MatteoVorrei comprarne uno per il tuo balcone.I would like to buy one for your balcony.
- MartinaGrazie, Matteo, sarebbe bellissimo.Thanks, Matteo, it would be beautiful.
