Is anyone familiar with the following Sicilian expression (possibly archaic). I am using phonetic spelling to show how it is spoken: "Shatay Mata!". This expression was typically used to express great surprise. Does anyone know its exact meaning and the area of Sicily that would have used it. Thanks Jim

"James Pannozzi" <jimserac@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:a7gepa$7pa$1@slb1.atl.mindspring.net... > Is anyone familiar with the following Sicilian expression (possibly > archaic). I am using phonetic spelling to show how it is spoken: > > "Shatay Mata!". > > This expression was typically used to express great surprise. > > Does anyone know its exact meaning and the area of Sicily that would have > used it. > > Thanks > Jim > > Jim, I was able to translate it to "That crazy you!" Che te matta! Lisa Priore