inevitabile
/i.ne.viˈta.bi.le/
Inevitable in Italian is translated as inevitabile.
The word inevitabile is used to describe something that is impossible to avoid or prevent.
Meaning: impossible to avoid or prevent (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
Because inevitabile ends in -e, it is used for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. When you are describing plural nouns, the adjective changes its ending to inevitabili.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 6 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: /i.ne.viˈta.bi.le/.
Did you know?
- While inevitabile is a direct translation, Italians often use the expression non c'è altra via ('there is no other way') to convey the same feeling of inevitability in casual conversation.
- The root of inevitabile comes from the Latin 'vitare', which means 'to avoid'. This is the same root found in the English word 'avoid', creating a linguistic bridge.
- While in English 'inevitable' often carries a heavy, somewhat negative tone of doom, in Italian, inevitabile can be used neutrally to describe a logical conclusion or a mathematical certainty.
Examples in context
- So che è inevitabile.I know that it's inevitable.Tatoeba #7416884 by Guybrush88, translation #4999850 by CK
- Ciò ora è inevitabile.This is now inevitable.Tatoeba #4530910 by Guybrush88, translation #4494454 by CK
- La morte è inevitabile.Death is inevitable.Tatoeba #13313180 by Guybrush88, translation #3043464 by CK
- L'inverno è ineluttabileWinter is inevitable
- L'età avanza inesorabileAge progresses inevitably
- È destinoIt's inevitable
- La morte non ha scampoDeath is inevitable
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Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are discussing the results of a difficult exam.
- SofiaIl voto basso era inevitabile, vero?The low grade was inevitable, wasn't it?
- MatteoSì, l'esame era davvero difficile.Yes, the exam was really difficult.
- SofiaNon ti preoccupare, Matteo.Don't worry, Matteo.
- MatteoGrazie, Sofia, sei molto gentile.Thanks, Sofia, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “inevitable” translations and entries inevitabile, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries inevitabile, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
