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A2nounfemminile

lelenticchie

lentils

Plural

lenticchie

Pronunciation

len-TIK-kye

About this word

Eating lentils at Capodanno is one of Italy's most beloved New Year's traditions. Their coin-like shape symbolizes wealth and prosperity in the coming year.

Examples

A Capodanno si mangiano lenticchie e cotechino per buona fortuna.

On New Year's, lentils and cotechino are eaten for good luck.

Le lenticchie simboleggiano le monete per l'anno nuovo.

Lentils symbolize coins for the new year.

Related Words

capodannocotechinozamponefortunatradizione