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How do you say "impatient" in Italian?

impaziente

Adjective Noun

In Italian, "impatient" is impaziente.

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Pronunciation

Impaziente is eem-pah-TSYEHN-teh, stress on the third syllable, with 'zi' making a TS sound before the stressed syllable.

Grammar notes

impaziente is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Si impaziente nella lunga fila.

He grew impatient in the long queue.

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How to remember impaziente

Impaziente is impatient reshaped with Italian sounds, the meaning carries over directly.

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Questions about impaziente

How do you pronounce impaziente?

Impaziente is eem-pah-TSYEHN-teh, stress on the third syllable, with 'zi' making a TS sound before the stressed syllable.

Is impaziente formal or casual?

impaziente is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is impaziente used in Italian?

impaziente is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Si impaziente nella lunga fila. (He grew impatient in the long queue.).

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