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scoraggiare

to discourage

verb skoh-rahd-JAH-reh Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

to dishearten

Usage Note

Scoraggiare is the direct opposite of incoraggiare ('to encourage'). The reflexive scoraggiarsi ('to become discouraged / lose heart') is very common: non scoraggiarti! = 'don't get discouraged!' The verb takes avere when transitive and essere when reflexive. The ggi cluster is pronounced 'j' (as in 'jet').

Examples

"Non lasciarti scoraggiare dagli ostacoli."

Natural Translation

Don't let yourself be discouraged by obstacles.

Literal Translation

Not let-yourself discourage by-the obstacles.

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