arrabbiu

Sardinian

Alternative forms

• arrabiu

Etymology 1

Cognate with Italian rabbia ("rage, anger").

Noun

arrabbiu m (plural arrabbios)

1. rage
2. anger

Etymology 2

Compare to Italian rabbia ("rage, anger").

Noun

arrabbiu m (plural arrabbios)

1. Variant of errebiu ("pest").

Usage notes

• When pronounced with an accent on second syllable ("arràbbiu"), takes on meaning of Etymology 1. When pronounced with an accent on third syllable ("arrabbíu"), takes on meaning of Etymology 2.

References

• arrabbíu, arràbbiu - Ditzionàriu in línia, Regione Autonoma della Sardegna