Significado
ogre; bogeyman
- a monstrous giant in fairy tales and fantasy that eats human beings
- a cruel, terrifying, or menacing person
En una frase
Nelle fiabe classiche l'orco vive spesso in un castello isolato nel bosco.
In classical fairy tales, the ogre often lives in an isolated castle in the woods.
I bambini avevano paura che l'orco nero uscisse dall'armadio di notte.
The children were afraid the bogeyman would come out of the wardrobe at night.
Il nuovo capo non è certo un orco, basta conoscerlo meglio.
The new boss certainly isn't a monster; you just have to get to know him better.
Formas de la palabra (2)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| orco | masculine · singular |
| orchi | masculine · plural |
Notas de uso
- The plural is 'orchi' (pronounced /ˈɔr.ki/), requiring an 'h' to maintain the hard /k/ sound.