tziu

Sardinian

Etymology

From Late Latin thius, from Ancient Greek θεῖος (theîos). Cognate with Sicilian ziu, Italian zio, Portuguese tio and Spanish tío.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈθiu/, /ˈtiu/ (Nuorese)
• IPA^(key): /ˈtsiu/ (Logurese, Campidanese)

Noun

tziu m (plural tzios, feminine tzia)

1. (Limba Sarda Comuna) uncle (male relative)