Meaning
great-uncle
- the brother of one's grandparent
In a sentence
Il mio prozio mi raccontava sempre storie affascinanti sulla guerra.
My great-uncle always told me fascinating stories about the war.
Hai mai conosciuto il prozio che viveva in America?
Did you ever meet the great-uncle who lived in America?
Non vedo il mio prozio da quando ci siamo trasferiti all'estero.
I haven't seen my great-uncle since we moved abroad.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prozio | masculine · singular |
| prozii | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine equivalent is 'prozia' (great-aunt). The plural 'prozii' can mean great-uncles or great-aunts and great-uncles collectively.