Meaning
sheik
In a sentence
Lo sceicco è arrivato ieri con la famiglia.
The sheik arrived yesterday with his family.
Hai visto lo sceicco in hotel stamattina?
Did you see the sheik at the hotel this morning?
Non conosco nessuno sceicco in questa città.
I don't know any sheik in this city.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sceicco | masculine · singular |
| sceicchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually refers to Arab rulers or wealthy Gulf figures; don't use it for generic "leader" or "boss."
- Plural is sceicchi. Feminine forms are rare because the title is typically masculine.
- Often capitalized only when part of a name or official title: lo sceicco Zayed.