'mbari

Sicilian

Etymology

From Late Latin compater, compatrem, from Latin cum + pater. It is often written as 'mbare because the received pronunciation is tending increasingly towards Italian.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [mˈba.ɾɪ], /mˈba.ɾi/

Noun

'mbari m (plural 'mbari)

1. male baptismal sponsor of one's child, co-father, godfather
2. male witness at one's wedding, best man
3. close male friend, (slang) guy

   Com’è ’mbari, chi si dici?

   What's up, friend?

Coordinate terms

• cummari

Related terms

• cumpari

See also

• comparatico
• padrino
• godfather