Translation of Italian word "discernere" to English
discernere
/diʃˈʃɛrnere/
Meaning
VerbTo discern, distinguish, or perceive differences clearly through intellect or judgment.
How to use
The Italian verb 'discernere' means 'to discern' (To discern, distinguish, or perceive differences clearly through intellect or judgment). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. When negated, 'discernere' takes 'non' immediately before it: 'non discerne...' — no other word may intervene.
🇬🇧 English
to discern
Example
Un buon critico deve saper discernere il vero talento artistico dalla semplice imitazione.
A good critic must be able to discern true artistic talent from mere imitation.
Nella nebbia fitta era quasi impossibile discernere la sagoma degli edifici circostanti.
In the thick fog, it was almost impossible to discern the outline of surrounding buildings.
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- Un buon critico deve saper discernere il vero talento artistico dalla semplice imitazione.— A good critic must be able to discern true artistic talent from mere imitation.
- Nella nebbia fitta era quasi impossibile discernere la sagoma degli edifici circostanti.— In the thick fog, it was almost impossible to discern the outline of surrounding buildings.
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