Meaning
mummy
- an embalmed and preserved body, especially from ancient Egypt
- a stiff, emotionless, or inactive person (figurative)
In a sentence
Il museo archeologico espone una mummia perfettamente conservata.
The archaeological museum displays a perfectly preserved mummy.
Non restare lì fermo come una mummia, aiutami a portare le scatole!
Don't just stand there like a mummy, help me carry the boxes!
I ricercatori non hanno ancora svelato tutti i segreti di questa mummia.
Researchers have not yet unraveled all the secrets of this mummy.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mummia | feminine · singular |
| mummie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The plural form is 'mummie'.
- Figuratively used to describe someone who sits rigidly or does not react.