Malocchio

Pronunciation: /mæləˈkiːoʊ/

Definitions of malocchio

noun an Italian term for the evil eye, a curse believed to be cast by a malevolent glare

Example Sentences

A1 Malocchio is an Italian word for the evil eye.

A2 In some cultures, people believe in the power of malocchio to bring bad luck.

B1 She wore a talisman to protect herself from malocchio.

B2 The old woman was known in the village for her ability to ward off malocchio curses.

C1 The belief in malocchio has been passed down through generations in this community.

C2 Some people consult with a spiritual healer to remove malocchio from their lives.

Examples of malocchio in a Sentence

formal There are some cultural beliefs surrounding the concept of malocchio in certain regions.

informal My nonna always wears a charm to protect herself from the malocchio.

slang I don't mess with people who give off bad vibes, they might have the malocchio.

figurative The negative comments from the critics felt like a malocchio on the success of the movie.

Grammatical Forms of malocchio

• plural: malocchi
• comparative: more malocchio
• superlative: most malocchio
• present tense: malocchio
• future tense: will malocchio
• perfect tense: have malocchioed
• continuous tense: is malocchioing
• singular: malocchio
• positive degree: malocchio
• infinitive: to malocchio
• gerund: malocchioing
• participle: malocchioed

Origin and Evolution of malocchio

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'malocchio' originates from Italian folklore and superstition, specifically related to the belief in the evil eye.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'malocchio' has come to be used more broadly to refer to the curse or malevolent gaze believed to cause harm or misfortune, beyond its original association with the evil eye.