ziu - Wiktionary, the free dictionary (original) (raw)

See also: žiu, žiū, zi'u, and ȝiu

Sicilian

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Alternative forms

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• zu

Etymology

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From Late Latin thius, from Ancient Greek θεῖος (theîos). Compare Italian zio (“uncle”), Sardinian tiu or tziu.

Pronunciation

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• IPA(key): /ˈtsi.ʊ/, [ˈtsi.ʊ]
• Hyphenation: zì‧u

Noun

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ziu m (plural zii) (feminine zia)

1. uncle
2. elder male person, not strictly a relative

See also

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• zia
• zii