Translation of Italian word "ammalare" to English
ammalare
/am.maˈla.re/
How to use
Used to describe the onset of an illness.
🇬🇧 English
to get sick
Example
Mio fratello si è ammalato di polmonite durante l'inverno.
My brother fell ill with pneumonia during winter.
Copriti bene per non ammalarti con questo freddo.
Cover yourself well so as not to fall ill in this cold.
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What does the Italian word "ammalare" mean?▼
The Italian word "ammalare" means "to get sick" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Contrarre una malattia." (which translates as "My brother fell ill with pneumonia during winter.").
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