noun

il suggerimento

suggestion · hint

The Italian word "suggerimento" means "suggestion" or "tip" in English.

Explanation:

  • Meaning: A "suggerimento" is an idea, advice, or recommendation given to someone to help them decide or to improve something. It's often used when someone offers guidance or a hint about what to do.
  • It can also mean a small piece of helpful information or advice meant to support or guide another person.

Parts:

  • The word comes from the verb "suggerire," meaning "to suggest."
  • The suffix "-mento" is often used in Italian to form nouns indicating the result or product of an action (similar to "-ment" or "-ing" in English).

Italian synonyms:

  • consiglio (advice)
  • raccomandazione (recommendation)
  • dritta (tip - colloquial)

Italian antonyms:

  • ordine (order)
  • imposizione (imposition)
  • divieto (prohibition)

(These antonyms refer to the idea that a suggestion is more of a gentle recommendation, as opposed to a command or prohibition.)

Summary:

Suggerimento = a helpful advice, tip, or suggestion; derived from "suggerire," useful in contexts where guidance or ideas are offered.

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Examples

Ho seguito con attenzione tutti i vostri suggerimenti.noun

I carefully followed all of your suggestions.

Il suo suggerimento ha risolto ogni problema.noun

His suggestion solved every problem.

L'insegnante ha dato un piccolo suggerimento durante l'esame.noun

The teacher gave a small hint during the exam.

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