Fra', di fango
Bro', with mud
Language note: 'Fra’' is short for 'fratello,' meaning 'brother,'—a casual term of endearment among friends.
Culture note: Informality in language signifies camaraderie, a common cultural feature among Italian youth.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Fra
[FRUH]
Bro
Informal way to say brother or friend.
Fra', hai visto la partita?
Bro, did you see the game?
di
[dee]
of
Used to indicate possession, origin, or association.
Di che stai parlando?
What are you talking about?
fango
[FAHN-goh]
mud
A soft, sticky matter resulting from the mixing of earth and water.
Era coperto di fango.
He was covered in mud.
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