The Veneto accent is unmistakable and almost like a trademark. Among the most famous women who also popularize some sayings on TV is Mara Venier, who occasionally lets slip a dialect expression. Another outstanding representative is actress Emanuela Grimalda, who in various roles has played the part of a true Veneto native. And do you know these 5 Veneto sayings?
Veneto Sayings:
Andar a torsio
This expression means to wander around aimlessly, to go about without a goal, without accomplishing anything.
Che togo!
With Che togo! one means to exclaim How cool! Troppo togo is instead a similar version made famous on TV by the character Silvano Rogi in Camera Cafè.
Vado a coionar i orbi
It means going to sleep, literally it stands for: I’m going to mock the blind.
Ghe n’ho ‘na sgionfa
This other expression conveys tiredness, being fed up with doing something or with a situation.
A ben po’!
In this case it is a simple expression of surprise, to be pronounced strictly with an open “e”.
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