Meaning
whim, treat
- A passing whim, craving, or minor self-indulgent treat.
In a sentence
Oggi voglio togliermi uno sfizio e comprare quelle scarpe.
Today I want to treat myself and buy those shoes.
Abbiamo preso quel dolce solo per sfizio, non avevamo fame.
We had that dessert just as a treat; we weren't hungry.
Non ti togli mai un piccolo sfizio dopo una settimana faticosa?
Don't you ever indulge in a little treat after a tiring week?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sfizio | masculine · singular |
| sfizi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal/colloquial in tone.
- Almost exclusively used in the idiom 'togliersi uno sfizio' (to indulge a whim/treat oneself).
- Originally southern Italian, now completely standard and common throughout Italy.