zitto
quiet; silent; shut up
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈdzit.to/
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Cultural Note
Zitto can be neutral or quite direct depending on tone, especially when used as an imperative.
📝 Example Sentences
Per favore, resta zitto durante il film.
Please stay quiet during the movie.
Di solito è zitto quando non conosce nessuno.
He is usually quiet when he doesn't know anyone.
Sono rimasti zitti per qualche secondo.
They stayed silent for a few seconds.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | zitte |
| masculine_plural | zitti |
| feminine_singular | zitta |
| masculine_singular | zitto |