What is Molfettese?

Molfettese is a fusion of the many sounds and intonations inherited from the Messapici and the Sanniti who immigrated from the East to Apulia over 2,000 years before Christ and the from languages of subsequent invaders—the Romans, Greeks, Normans, the Arabs, the French, the Spanish.

What are the vowels sounds used in Molfettese?

The vowels sounds used in Molfettese are the standard Latin a, e, i, o and u sounds. However, in many cases the Italian “e” and “i” sounds are transformed. The “e” sound converts to “ai,” or “i,” and even “ei” at times, while the “i” sound changes to “ei.” An example is found in the word husband which in Italian is “marito”.

What is an example of a Molfettese proverb?

Scores of Molfettese proverbs exist and were used to describe people, ideas and events or had a didactic component. The following examples illustrate the wisdom and humor focus on the months of the year and the donkey, the most useful and beloved of animals. The Months of the Year (Gerardo DeMarco, 1991)

What is the Molfettese dialect?

The Molfettese Dialect. Molfettese is a fusion of the many sounds and intonations inherited from the Messapici and the Sanniti who immigrated from the East to Apulia over 2,000 years before Christ and the from languages of subsequent invaders—the Romans, Greeks, Normans, the Arabs, the French, the Spanish.