Italian word
tiramisù
a dessert made with espresso-soaked savoiardi biscuits, mascarpone and eggs
Looks like
tiramisu
literally 'pick me up' or 'lift me up' in Italian
⚠️ The trap
'Tiramisù' literally means 'pull me up' / 'pick me up' (from 'tirare su mi'). The name refers to the energising effect of the espresso and sugar. Many restaurant versions outside Italy use whipped cream instead of mascarpone — this is NOT authentic tiramisù.
To say "literally 'pick me up' or 'lift me up' in Italian" in Italian:
tiramisù (pronounced tee-ra-mee-SOO)
"tiramisù" in English means:
a dessert made with espresso-soaked savoiardi biscuits, mascarpone and eggs
Example
"Il tiramisù è il dolce italiano più famoso nel mondo."
"Tiramisù is the most famous Italian dessert in the world."
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