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online

online

adjective ohn-LYN Rare

Origin: English loanword adopted unchanged.

Usage Note

Online is an invariable English loanword used in Italian as both adjective and adverb: un corso online, lavorare online. It does not inflect for gender or number. In formal Italian writing in linea may be preferred, but online is universal in everyday and digital contexts.

Examples

"Ho comprato i biglietti online questa mattina."

Natural Translation

I bought the tickets online this morning.

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