In the rich and expressive world of Sicilian sayings, few capture the island’s sharp wit and social instincts like: “Chi si’ `u figghiu da’ jaddìna janca?”“Who are you, the son of the white hen?” This saying is typically used to…
Imagine winning an argument… but the prize is a sad, sauce-less bowl of pasta. That’s the vibe of this delightfully bitter Sicilian saying. “Haiu ragiùni e m’a manciu squàrata”“I’m right and I’ll eat it plain.” “Haiu ragiùni e m’a manciu…
Sicilian culture is rich with proverbs and sayings that encapsulate life lessons, humor, and folklore. One such saying that stands out is “Criccu, Croccu e manicu ‘I ciascu.” Like many expressions in the Sicilian dialect, its origins and meanings vary…
At the core of the Sicilian saying Livàrisi ‘u tistàli – ‘unleashing the browband of the horse’ – is the extremely vivid image of a horse that is let off the reins. The message is that uncontrolled expression carries the…
Welcome back to another Sicilian Saying blog post! In each post, we’ll explore a different proverb, uncovering its translation and the wisdom it holds. We’re kicking 2024 off with a funny one! Cu havi culu cunsìddira “Who has an ass…
Welcome back to another Sicilian Saying blog post! In each post, we’ll explore a different proverb, uncovering its translation and the wisdom it holds. Today, we’re kicking things off with a captivating saying: Dintra comu ‘na gaddina e fora comu…
Welcome back to our latest entry in the Sicilian Sayings series! We’re immensely grateful for the continuous support and suggestions from our readers. Your enthusiasm for this series is truly appreciated. If you have a Sicilian Saying in mind that…
We are back with a new Sicilian Saying! Remember that you can find all the other Detti Siciliani by clicking here As we are close to The day of the dead – il giorno dei morti – we have here…
And after a long time, here we are with a brand new Sicilian saying! I know, I know, you missed us, but we promise we are coming back stronger than ever! Today’s saying is one of those sayings that have…
