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elogio

praise

noun eh-LOH-joh Rare

Origin: From Greek eulogía via Latin elogium.

Also means

eulogy

Usage Note

Elogio is masculine (l'elogio, gli elogi). The plural elogi drops the -i of -io, as is standard. Fare un elogio means 'to pay a compliment'; elogio funebre is a funeral eulogy. The related verb is elogiare (to praise). Do not confuse with elegia (elegy, a mournful poem).

Examples

"Il direttore ha fatto un elogio al team."

Natural Translation

The director paid tribute to the team.

Literal Translation

The director has made a praise to-the team.

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