tzappa

Sardinian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtsappa/

Etymology 1

From Late Latin sappa, of uncertain origin.

Noun

tzappa f (plural tzappas) (Logudorese, Campidanese)

1. hoe (agricultural tool)

   Synonyms: (Logudorese) alciolu, (Logudorese, archaic) ligone, marra, (Campidanese) panga, (Campidanese) pàlia, (Logudorese) sàrciu, tzappu

Derived terms

• tzappare (Logudorese)

Etymology 2

Probably a deverbal from tzappare (“to catch; to find”).

Noun

tzappa f (plural tzappas) (Nuorese)

1. theft

   Synonyms: accrassadura, arraspinzu, fura, irrobada, irrobu

Etymology 3

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

tzappa

1. second-person singular imperative of tzappare