Sicilian Expressions Novels & Stories

****** TRANSLATIONS: Mio Prezioso: My Precious sono affamato: I am hungry Avrò tutti i gusti di te: I will have all tastes of you Deliziosa: Delicious Ti mangerò finché non mi pregherai di smettere: I'll eat you until you beg me to stop E indovina un po', non mi fermerò nemmeno allora: And guess what, I won't stop then either non ti muovere: Do Not Move

(Italian for “Thank God that you are here. I don’t understand why they tied me up. I did nothing.” “Taglia la merda.” (Italian for “Cut the shīt.”) I replied as soon as I reached him before raising my hand and backslapping him. “Why don’t you make this easier and start talking. I promise that once Capo finds out, he won’t be as nice as us.”

I said as I popped another piece of bread in my mouth. “It’s because Sicilian also has Greek elements.” Damiano explained. “Oh, I see!” I did find some words familiar, but since they had talked fast, I hadn’t entirely comprehended any words. I stopped walking and turned to look at him when I realized something. “This is embarrassing.. but I never asked if you spoke any other languages.” I felt my face start to get hot in pure embarrassment. I was supposed to know this! He just smiled as we continued to walk again.

I walk out and through, instantly I hear his laugh. The thick Sicilian accent is unmissable. I hear his muttering about incompetence and lack of knowledge of the Sicilian language. It makes me smile. “Benvenutu Caiu.” I nod to him, watching as his soldiers help him stand. He leans forward kissing both my cheeks. “Marco, unn’è la to’ bedda sposa? Un salvadurinu!” He glances to Lorenzo. “Non sapi nenti di sicilianu, mancu di talianu.”

I correct with a smirk. “You don't like him, stupido pezzo di merda.” She growls. “You like Vincenzo.” (Italian Translation: You stupid piece of shit) I look at her and give her a small sigh. “Thanks for paying stupido pezzo di whatever you just said.” I laugh. (Italian Translation: You stupid piece of) *** “This movie doesn't make sense.” He says shaking his head. I look up to him with a frown. He didn't just insult my movie.

"Because she has taste. And she doesn't complain like a child." "I don't complain," he said. "I critique. With passion." "You whined about the olive oil for twelve minutes last time," Samantha chimed in. "I was right," he said, pointing. "That wasn't Sicilian, that was grocery store garbage." "You're grocery store garbage," I muttered, just loud enough for him to hear. His mouth fell open, hand to his chest. "I'm feeling personally attacked." "You should." Luciano was grinning like a lunatic. "God, I love this."

he said with a nod. WORD TRANSLATION < >stupidi traditori < >stupid betrayers < >Coglione miseducate < >Rude jerk < >Tu dici? < > You say? < >NO ... Niente di niente, signore < >NO...Nothing at all, Sir

Lisa added, smiling wickedly. "Exactly!" Sicily clapped her hands. "What better way to mess with someone than steal their best employee?" "Why can't you just say 'fuck'?" Lisa asked, rolling her eyes playfully. "What?" Sicily responded. "Why can't you just say, ‘fuck with someone’? Mess with someone is so silly." Kari laughed and Sicily reached over and punched Lisa in the arm. "We're not all as vulgar as you." "You should be. It's more fun. I promise you." Lisa waggled her eyebrows.

Bacha ma culo – kiss my ass Bastardo - bastard Cagacazzo – lame ass dumb Capeesh – understood Cazzo – dick, like Americans use the word fuck Che palle – what balls Maria’s favorite phrase Che te pozzino ammazza – you shall be butchered Chi non va non vede, chi non vede non sa e chi non sa se lo prende sempre in culo - if you don’t go you won’t see, if you don’t see you won’t know, if you don’t know you’ll take it in the ass every time

They were in the Mafia , not GOD. Unknown POV In Sicily figlio di puttana! Bastardo! Coglione cosa ci fate lì, bastardi Sono sciocco a credervi coglioni! Ho pensato che potessi aiutarmi a cancellare queste stronzate di Capo. È un fottuto Capo. (what are you doing there you Bastards I am a fool to believe you are pigheaded! I thought you can help me to erase Capo's bulshit. He is a fucking Capo.)