Meaning
obsession, craze
- an obsessive habit, quirk, or fixation
- a widespread fad or craze
- in psychiatry, a state of abnormally elevated arousal and energy
In a sentence
Ha la mania di controllare le porte tre volte.
He has an obsession with checking the doors three times.
Quell'applicazione è diventata una vera mania tra i giovani.
That app has become a real craze among young people.
Non capisco proprio questa sua mania per l'ordine.
I really don't understand this obsession of hers with tidiness.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mania | feminine · singular |
| manie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In everyday Italian, often refers to an annoying habit, quirk, or harmless obsession with 'di' + infinitive.