majara
The Sicilian word for "witch" is majara.
majara is a noun used to describe a person who uses magic.
Meaning: person who uses magic (noun)
Did you know?
- In traditional Sicilian culture, the role of the majara was often intertwined with that of the midwife, as both dealt with the mysteries of birth and life.
- In some Sicilian myths, a majara can transform herself into an animal or an object to spy on neighbors unnoticed.
- Calling a woman a majara can be a backhanded compliment, suggesting she is impressively clever or difficult to outsmart.
Examples in context
- A majara vivi dintra u boscu.A witch lives inside the woods.
- A majara spaventò i picciriddi.The witch frightened the children.
Example conversation
Rosa and Calogero are talking about a mysterious woman in town.
- RosaHai vistu aWhether chidda? Pare na majara.Did you see that woman? She looks like a witch.
- CalogeroRosa, non diciri cosiu così!Rosa, don't say things like that!
- RosaMa a majara avi u putiri!But the witch has power!
- CalogeroSulu storie, Calogero u sapi.Just stories, Calogero knows it.
