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soprannominare

to nickname

verb soh-prahn-noh-mee-NAH-reh Rare

Usage Note

Soprannominare is a regular -are verb meaning 'to give a nickname to someone'. The related noun is soprannome (nickname). It is typically used in the passive: era soprannominato il Magnifico (he was nicknamed the Magnificent). Note the double -nn- in both the verb and noun.

Examples

"Lo soprannominavano 'il Lupo' per la sua astuzia."

Natural Translation

They nicknamed him 'the Wolf' for his cunning.

Literal Translation

Him they-nicknamed 'the Wolf' for his cunning.

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