Translation of Italian word "suggerire" to English
suggerire
/suddʒeˈrire/
Meaning
VerbTo put forward an idea softly, hint at something, or prompt words discreetly.
How to use
The Italian verb 'suggerire' means 'to suggest, to prompt, to hint' (To put forward an idea softly, hint at something, or prompt words discreetly). It belongs to the third conjugation (-ire). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, to suggest, hint, prompt an idea, or quietly prompt an actor/student.
🇬🇧 English
to suggest, to prompt, to hint
Example
La cameriera ci ha suggerito di assaggiare il dolce tipico della casa.
The waitress suggested we try the house specialty dessert.
È vietato suggerire le risposte durante lo svolgimento del compito.
It is forbidden to prompt answers during the exam.
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- La cameriera ci ha suggerito di assaggiare il dolce tipico della casa.— The waitress suggested we try the house specialty dessert.
- È vietato suggerire le risposte durante lo svolgimento del compito.— It is forbidden to prompt answers during the exam.
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The Italian word "suggerire" means "to suggest, to prompt, to hint" in English.
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