OK, sounds reasonable. Is this regular Sicilian or dialect? Would this expression have been used in any particular region of Sicily or everywhere? Thanks Jim "Lisa" <lisapriore@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:CBUm8.7414$Tk.406155@newsread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net... > > "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 > >