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fenomeno

phenomenon

noun feh-NOH-meh-noh Less Common

Origin: from Greek 'phainomenon', appearance

Usage Note

Fenomeno is masculine, plural fenomeni, stressed on the second syllable. Colloquially it praises a brilliant person, so sei un fenomeno! means 'you're a star!'.

Examples

"È un fenomeno naturale raro."

Natural Translation

It's a rare natural phenomenon.

Literal Translation

Is a phenomenon natural rare.

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