Comments on: Ciliegie e Amarene

By: Serena

Serena — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:04:01 +0000

Salve Rick,
Now that I’m aware of the reason behind the spelling, I would go for ‘Cent’Angeli’, as it flows better, or even ‘Centangeli’, all one word. In fact, there is a famous liqueur made from many herbs infused in alcohol called ‘Centerbe’, from ‘cento erbe’. Being a name, you can play with the spelling.
Auguri and keep me informed!

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:01:44 +0000

Salve Serena,
It’s funny that you chose to use “cent’ anni”, as that was the same example that was in the argument my friends were having To make a long story short. My friend has always wanted to own a vineyard, but thought that it would never happen. He would always say it would take the power of 100 angels to make that miracle happen. Well, now the probability exists and he said would like to name the vineyard “one hundred angels” in honor of that and his proud italian heritage.. in italian of course !! Hence the argument for what would be correct. Cent’Angeli seems to look and flow better, but Cento Angeli seems to be correct. Knowing the background would you still think to use Cento Angeli?

Thanks again,
Rick

By: Serena

Serena — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:31:57 +0000

Ciao Rick, well! This is tricky. We do say “cent’anni” because this is a very common
colloquial expression e.g. “non lo vedo da cent’anni” (I haven’t seen him for ages), but I would
personally use the form “cento angeli” in this case. I’m intrigued why would you use such an unusual expression.
Auguri!

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:40:10 +0000

Ciao Serena, two friends of mine were having a heated discussion about the proper
way to say a simple expression. They were trying to say one hundred angels…
The argument was is it “cento angeli” or “cent’ angeli” We figured we would come
to the expert (that’s you !!) Grazie mille !!!
Rick