bellu

Corsican

Alternative forms

• beddu

Etymology

Inherited from Latin bellus. Cognates include Italian bello and French beau.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛl.lu/
• Hyphenation: bel‧lu

Adjective

bellu (feminine bella, masculine plural belli, feminine plural belle)

1. handsome, pretty
2. attractive, cute
3. beautiful, lovely
4. big, considerable
5. good

Derived terms

• bellula

 

References

• “bellu, beddu” in INFCOR: Banca di dati di a lingua corsa

Sardinian

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian bello.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbellu/

Adjective

bellu (feminine singular bella, masculine plural bellos, feminine plural bellas)

1. beautiful

Sicilian

Alternative forms

• beḍḍu (standard)

Etymology

Non-retroflexed form of beḍḍu, from Latin bellus, a diminutive of bonus (“good”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛl.lu/
• Rhymes: -ɛllʊ
• Hyphenation: bèl‧lu

Adjective

bellu (feminine singular bella, masculine and feminine plural belli)

1. (of inanimate object) beautiful

   Stu manciari parissi bellu.

   This food looks good.