Sicilian

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Latin iuvenis. The initial consonant has been taken from Italian giovane; the alternative form above represents the 'pure' native reflex.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈd͡ʒuː.vɪ.nɪ̟]
  • Hyphenation: giù‧vi‧ni

Adjective

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giùvini (feminine singular giùvina, masculine and feminine plural giùvini)

  1. young
  2. youthful

Inflection

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Masculine Feminine
Singular giùvini giùvina
Plural giùvini giùvini

Antonyms

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See also

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