A1NounMasculine
il tiramisù
tiramisu
/tee-rah-mee-SOO/
Plural: tiramisù
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What does ‘tiramisù’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Il tiramisù si prepara con mascarpone, uova e savoiardi.
Tiramisu is made with mascarpone, eggs and ladyfinger biscuits.
Questo tiramisù è il migliore che abbia mai mangiato.
This tiramisu is the best I have ever eaten.
About This Word
The name means 'pick me up' (tira mi su), likely because of the coffee and sugar. Its origin is disputed between Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions.
Related Words
mascarponecaffesavoiardipannadolce