Dente del giudizio
Wisdom tooth
Language note: Literal translation is 'tooth of wisdom'.
Culture note: Usually removed between ages 17 and 25.
Context: You need to specify what the appointment is for.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Dente
[den-te]
Tooth
A structure in the mouth for biting and chewing.
Il dente del giudizio sta crescendo.
The wisdom tooth is growing.
del
[del]
Of the
Indicates possession or relation.
Il libro del ragazzo.
The boy's book.
giudizio
[joo-dee-zio]
Wisdom (or Judgment)
Refers to wisdom teeth developing in later age.
L'estrazione del dente del giudizio è stata rimandata.
The wisdom tooth extraction was postponed.
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