nounadjective

il saggio

wise

Persona che mostra buon giudizio, calma e capacità di capire bene le cose.

The word saggio has two primary meanings depending on its grammatical use:

Adjective (wise): It describes a person who possesses deep knowledge, good judgment, and prudence. It refers to someone who acts with balance and reflection, often associated with life experience.
Noun (essay/sample):
- In an academic or literary context, it refers to a short, analytical, or interpretive piece of writing about a specific subject (an essay).
- In a technical or commercial context, it refers to a small portion or quantity of a substance or product taken for examination or testing (a sample/specimen).

Grammar:
- As an adjective, it is masculine singular. Its plural form is saggi .
- As a noun, it is a masculine noun. Its plural form is also saggi .
Origin:
- The adjective sense comes from the Old Occitan sa-i or Old French sage, which derives from the Late Latin sapidus, meaning "tasty" or "having flavor," which metaphorically evolved to mean "having discernment" (from the verb sapere, "to be wise/to know").
- The noun sense (sample) comes from the medieval Latin exagium, meaning "a weighing" or "trial," derived from the verb exigere, meaning "to examine" or "to test."

As an adjective (wise):

As a noun (essay/sample):

Make “saggio” part of your vocabulary.

Build your Italian vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.

Il nonno è molto saggio.adjective

Grandpa is very wise.

Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).