Appestato: Intensifier used to indicate something that is highly exaggerated Example: ‘L’arrosto un si mangia, lè salato appestato!’ (‘The roast is inedible; it is salted to the gills!’) Lìcitte: Bathroom Example: ‘O nìni, vo&
Appestato: Intensifier used to indicate something that is highly exaggerated
Example: ‘L’arrosto un si mangia, lè salato appestato!’
(‘The roast is inedible; it is salted to the gills!’)
Lìcitte: Bathroom
Example: ‘O nìni, vo’ a’ i’ licitte, un c’è la fo’ più!’(‘Oh, little one, I have to run to the bathroom; I can’t hold it anymore!’)
Gorpe: Fox
Example: ‘Bada che gorpe c’è laggiù ni’ pollaio!’(‘Look at the fox that’s down in the chicken coop!’)
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