apprendimento
/ap.pren.diˈmen.to/
In Italian, learning is translated as apprendimento. Wiktionary also lists insegnamento.
Meaning: action of the verb (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| apprendimento | /ap.pren.diˈmen.to/ | |
| insegnamento | /in.seɲ.ɲaˈmen.to/ | masculine |
apprendimento is the noun used to describe the action or process of learning.
Which one should you use?
While apprendimento refers to the process of learning (the student's side), insegnamento refers to the process of teaching (the teacher's side).
How does it change in a sentence?
When used with the definite article, dell'apprendimento is the contraction of di (of) and l'apprendimento (the learning) because the word begins with a vowel.
How do you pronounce it?
/ap.pren.diˈmen.to/. It has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The verb root in apprendimento, apprendere, can also mean 'to apprehend' or 'to arrest' in certain legal contexts. This creates a linguistic connection between 'grasping' knowledge and 'grasping' a criminal.
- The word apprendimento shares a root with the English word 'apprentice', as both come from the Latin 'apprehendere' meaning to seize or grasp.
- In Italian, the noun insegnamento can also be used to mean a 'lesson' or a 'moral' derived from a story. You might say un insegnamento prezioso to describe a 'precious lesson' learned from a life experience.
Examples in context
- Tom ha un disturbo dell'apprendimento.Tom has a learning disability.This sentence is useful for showing how to use apprendimento in the context of a learning disability.Tatoeba #7133463 by Guybrush88, translation #5292941 by Hybrid
- È stata un'esperienza di apprendimento.It was a learning experience.This sentence shows how to use apprendimento to describe a learning experience.Tatoeba #5097511 by Guybrush88, translation #5096244 by CK
- L'apprendimento delle lingue non finisce mai.Language learning never ends.This sentence demonstrates how to use apprendimento when talking about language learning.Tatoeba #6559600 by Guybrush88, translation #2060349 by halfb1t
- Nel corso di questo apprendimento, ho acquisito nuove competenze.During this learning process, I have acquired new skills.
- Il viaggio è un'opportunità per ampliare la propria cultura.Traveling is an opportunity to broaden one's culture.
- Mi piace imparare nuove parole in italiano.I enjoy learning new words in Italian.
- Devo studiare di più per migliorare il mio italiano.I need to study more to improve my Italian.
- Cerco di approfondire le mie conoscenze sull'arte italiana.I try to deepen my knowledge of Italian art.
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Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are discussing their study methods.
- MartinaPreferisci l'apprendimento autonomo o in gruppo?Do you prefer independent learning or group learning?
- AlessandroPreferisco studiare da solo, Alessandro pensa sia meglio.I prefer studying alone, Alessandro thinks it is better.
- MartinaCapisco, ma l'apprendimento sociale è molto utile.I understand, but social learning is very useful.
- AlessandroHai ragione, Martina, forse dovrei provare.You are right, Martina, maybe I should try.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “learning” translations and entries apprendimento, insegnamento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries apprendimento, insegnamento, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
