stiḍḍa
Sicilian
Alternative forms
- steḍḍa, stella, stidda
Etymology
From Latin stēlla, from Proto-Italic *stērolā, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂stḗr.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈstiɖ.ɖa/ (Standard)
- IPA(key): /ˈsti.da/ (Weak retroflection)
- Hyphenation: stì‧ḍḍa
Noun
stiḍḍa f (plural stiḍḍi)
- (astronomy) A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.
- (geometry) A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points.
- A person who is dear to one.
- Marìa, a figghia cchiù nica, era sempri a so stiḍḍa.
- Mary, the youngest daughter, was always her darling.
- Synonyms: ciatu, vita, sangu, sangu miu
- (printing) An asterisk (*).
- A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.
- (astrology) A planet supposed to influence one's destiny.
- Stiḍḍa ca curri.
- Unlucky star.
- (Organized crime) The Stiḍḍa, a Mafia-type criminal organization centered in the central-southern part of Sicily.
- A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour.
Interjection
stiḍḍa
- (mildly vulgar) An expression of surprise, outrage, or frustration.
- Stiḍḍa 'i to soru!
- (literally) Your sister's star!
Descendants
- Maltese: stilla
Related terms
- stiḍḍa di to soru
- stiḍḍarolu
- stiḍḍaru
- stiḍḍatu
See also
- celu