See also: figliò
Contents
- 1 Italian
- 1.1 Pronunciation
- 1.2 Etymology 1
- 1.2.1 Noun
- 1.2.1.1 Derived terms
- 1.2.1.2 Related terms
- 1.2.2 See also
- 1.2.1 Noun
- 1.3 Etymology 2
- 1.3.1 Verb
- 1.4 Anagrams
Italian[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
From Latin fīlius, from Old Latin fīlios, from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁y-li-os (“sucker”), a derivation from the verbal root *dʰeh₁(y)- (“to suck”). Cognate to French fils, Portuguese filho, Galician fillo, Romanian fiu, Spanish hijo, Sicilian figghiu, Corsican figliu, Sardinian fillu, Romansch fegl.
Noun[edit]
figliom (plural figli, feminine figlia, diminutive figliétto, pejorative figliàccio)
- son
- Synonym: (Neapolitan) criaturo
- È mio figlio. ― He is my son.
- (usually in the plural) child (of unspecified gender, in relation to their parents)
- Quanti figli avete? ― How many children do you have?
Derived terms[edit]
Related terms[edit]
- affiliare (see there for more)
See also[edit]
- (family members) famiglia; cugino, figlio, figlia, fratello, madre, marito, moglie, nipote, nonna, nonno, padre, sorella, zia, zio (Category: it:Family)
Etymology 2[edit]
Verb[edit]
figlio
Anagrams[edit]
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Regarding the information provided about "figlio" from the Italian Wiktionary entry, here's an overview of the concepts mentioned:
Italian
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfiʎ.ʎo/
- Audio(file): [Audio file available]
- Rhymes: -iʎʎo
- Hyphenation: fì‧glio
Etymology 1
- Noun
- Derived terms: figliare, figliastro, figliata, figlio d'arte, Figlio dell'Uomo, Figlio di Dio, figlio di puttana, figlio unico, figlioccio, figlioletto, figliolotale
- Related terms: affiliare
- Synonym: (Neapolitan) criaturo
- Meaning: "son"; also used as "child" (of unspecified gender, in relation to their parents)
Etymology 2
- Verb
- Conjugation: first-person singular present indicative of figliare (to father, beget)
See also
- Lists related family members in Italian, including terms like famiglia, cugino, figlia, fratello, madre, marito, moglie, nipote, nonna, nonno, padre, sorella, zia, zio (Category: it:Family)
The etymology of "figlio" traces its origins from Latin "fīlius" meaning "son," with connections to various Romance languages like French, Portuguese, Spanish, and others. The term refers to both a son specifically and children in a more general sense within the context of their parents.
The verb "figlio" corresponds to the conjugation in the present indicative tense of the verb "figliare," which means "to father" or "to beget."
Additionally, the related terms expand the family-related vocabulary in Italian, encompassing a range of family members beyond just "figlio" (son/child).
This linguistic exploration showcases the rich history and interconnectedness of languages, highlighting how words evolve and share roots across diverse cultures.
