Meaning
evil eye
- A curse or misfortune believed in folklore to be cast by a malevolent glance.
In a sentence
Mia nonna credeva fermamente negli effetti del malocchio.
My grandmother firmly believed in the effects of the evil eye.
Porta sempre un amuleto per proteggersi dal malocchio.
He always carries an amulet to protect himself from the evil eye.
Pensi davvero che qualcuno ti abbia gettato il malocchio?
Do you really think someone cast the evil eye on you?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| malocchio | masculine · singular |
| malocchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed from male + occhio; plural is rarely used, but forms as malocchi.
- Frequently paired with verbs like gettare (to cast) or togliere (to remove).