Let’s learn words in neapolitan dialect

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Pronunciation

 Neapolitan is pronounced like it’s written.

 For example, there are many words that are different from italian.

 The letter j is pronunciated like ”gl”.

 Usually, if a word ends with two vocals you don’t have to pronunciate them.

Sounds and the film

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktJPlWf1yh4  This is a song taken from the film ”Gomorra” with lyrics.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x317vRlxu5k This a scene taken from the film where the two boys have stolen drugs from the Africans, and then, the boss of Caserta , a city near Naples, calls them to tell them they mustn’t steal in his area.

 Amma sparà= dobbiamo sparare= we have to shoot  Ve taj a chep=vi taglio la testa=I cut your head  E guardie, e guardie=la polizia=the police  Puos a drog=metti via la droga=hide the drug  Fuj, fuj=scappa, scappa=run away  Jamm ja sagl=vieni sali=come here and

Elena Dalpozzo,Francesca Fiengo