SICILY
The island of sun, sea, delicious food and plenty of Sicilian charm
It’s also known, though not so much, for its colorful Sicilian language. Many locals speak in Sicilian slang, and it’s worth knowing a few before you visit.
JUST KNOWING THESE WORDS AND PHRASES WILL PUT YOU ONE STEP AHEAD OF THE REST.”
(minc-kee-ah)
A popular expression in Sicilian slang. It generally means ‘unbelievable!’ or ‘great!’, but it all depends on the context.
AMUNNINI
(ah-moo-knee-knee)
When Sicilians are ready to go, you may just hear the phrase ‘amunninni’. Use among friends, family or people in your group.
(Be-dda)
Whether you’re describing a person, place or object, ‘bedda’ is something you’ll hear often. You use bedda or beddu depending on whether the word is masculine or feminine.
‘Sicilia Bedda’, or beautiful Sicily, shows a feminine use of the word.
Would you like to learn Sicilian? Head to the post to learn even more Sicilian words and phrases.