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Sardinian
Etymology
From Late Latin thius, from Ancient Greek θεῖος (theîos). Cognate with Sicilian ziu, Italian zio, Portuguese tio and Spanish tío.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈθiu/, /ˈtiu/ (Nuorese)
- IPA(key): /ˈtsiu/ (Logurese, Campidanese)
Noun
tziu m (plural tzios, feminine tzia)
- (Limba Sarda Comuna) uncle (male relative)