uggia
Italian
editEtymology 1
editFrom Latin odia, plural of odium, whence also Italian odio (a borrowed doublet).
Pronunciation
editNoun
edituggia f (plural ugge)
- moroseness, crabbedness
- boredom
- smaltiva l'uggia all'osteria cogli amici
- (he) killed boredom at the tavern with friends
Derived terms
editEtymology 2
editNoun
edituggia f (plural ugge)
- shade
- quest’uggia è facilmente superabile perché alla pioggia subentra subito uno splendido sole
- this shade is easy to tolerate because rain comes with a sudden and splendid sun
- windward side of the mountain