ivvruncià

Sassarese

Alternative forms

• ivvrunzià

Etymology

Akin to Logudorese isvrunciare (“to whip; (figuratively) to reproach”), itself likely akin to isfrunza (“rod; whip”), derived from frunza (“branch; sprout; rod”). Perhaps partially shaped by influence from Italian broncio (“sulk, pout”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ivvrunˈt͡ʃa/

Verb

ivvruncià (transitive)

1. to scold, reproach, tell off

   Synonyms: affeà, arrunzà, brià, disattinà, rimprobarà

Derived terms

• ivvrùnciu

References

• Rubattu, Antoninu (2006) Dizionario universale della lingua di Sardegna, 2nd edition, Sassari: Edes