scemo
silly, stupid, dumb
Beginner Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃe.mo/
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Cultural Note
One of the most common mild Italian insults. Between friends it's playful and affectionate ('sei scemo!' + laughter). Among couples, 'scemo/a' can even be a term of endearment when said with the right tone. However, said seriously it is genuinely insulting. Context and tone are everything.
📝 Example Sentences
Ma sei scemo? Non si fa così!
Are you stupid? You don't do it like that!
Non fare lo scemo!
Don't be silly!
Scemo che non sei altro!
You idiot, you!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | sceme |
| masculine_plural | scemi |
| feminine_singular | scema |
| masculine_singular | scemo |