giùvini

Sicilian

Alternative forms

• jùvini

Etymology

Inherited from Latin iuvenis. The initial consonant has been taken from Italian giovane; the alternative form above represents the 'pure' native reflex.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈd͡ʒuː.vɪ.nɪ̟]
• Hyphenation: giù‧vi‧ni

Adjective

giùvini (feminine singular giùvina, masculine and feminine plural giùvini)

1. young
2. youthful

Inflection

	Masculine	Feminine
Singular	giùvini	giùvina
Plural	giùvini	giùvini

Antonyms

• vecchiu

Related terms

• giuvintù
• giuvintuti

See also

• picciottu
• nicu