cumpari
Sicilian
Etymology
From Late Latin compater, compatrem, from Latin cum + pater.The godfather of one's child, who becomes like the spiritual father of his godchild, because it is supposed that familial bonds and affection exist between cumpari. This term usually indicates a close friend.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [kʊmˈpa.rɪ], /ˈkʊmˈpa.rɪ/
Noun
cumpari m (plural cumpari)
- male baptismal sponsor of one's child, co-father, godfather
- male witness at one's wedding, best man
- close male friend, (slang) guy
- Com'è cumpari, chi si dici?. What's up buddy, how are you doing?
Coordinate terms
- cummari
Derived terms
Derived terms
- compà
- cumparaticu
- 'mbari
- 'mpari
Related terms
- gumba
See also
- comparatico
- padrino
- godfather