lagna
whiner, drag, bore
Literal Translation
"a lament / whiny person"
Formal Equivalent
persona lamentosa
Examples in Context
"Non fare la lagna, dai! Usciamo che ci divertiamo."
"Don't be such a whiner, come on! Let's go out and have fun."
"Che lagna che sei! Ti lamenti sempre del tempo."
"You're such a drag! You always complain about the weather."
Cultural Note
Calling someone a 'lagna' means they're being a buzzkill — complaining too much, dragging their feet, or bringing down the mood. It's a very common and mild way to tell a friend to lighten up. Italians value 'allegria' (cheerfulness), so a 'lagna' is someone not pulling their weight in the fun department. Always playful when used with friends.
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