nerd
The Italian word for nerd is nerd.
The word nerd is a loanword from English used directly in Italian to describe an intellectual, skillful or tech-savvy person who is generally introverted.
Meaning: intellectual, skillful person, generally introverted (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun nerd is invariable, so the spelling does not change when referring to multiple people. When used as a masculine noun, it takes the indefinite article un (e.g., un nerd). When referring to a female, the article changes to una (e.g., una nerd), but the spelling of nerd remains the same.
Did you know?
- In many Italian social circles, calling someone a capellone might imply they are a 'nerd' or an eccentric, though this more literally refers to someone with 'big hair'.
- In Italian, you can call someone a 'nerd' by using the word fenomeno sarcastically. While it literally means 'phenomenon', it is frequently used to mock someone who is acting like an over-intelligent or know-it-all person.
- While 'nerd' is common, Italians often use the term secchione to describe a student who is a 'nerd' about studying. Unlike the English term, which can be a badge of honor, secchione often carries a slightly more negative connotation of being a 'bookworm'.
Examples in context
- Lui è un nerd.He's a nerd.This sentence is useful for saying he is a nerd using nerd.Tatoeba #6051552 by Guybrush88, translation #1950147 by Spamster
- Tom è un nerd.Tom is a nerd.This sentence is useful for saying Tom is a nerd using nerd.Tatoeba #6051556 by Guybrush88, translation #3171328 by CK
- Lei è un nerd.You're a nerd.This sentence is useful for saying she is a nerd using nerd.Tatoeba #6051564 by Guybrush88, translation #1950146 by Spamster
- Il signor Rossi è un vero smanettone: ha creato un'applicazione innovativa per il settore bancario.Mr. Rossi is a true nerd: he created an innovative application for the banking sector.
- Siamo tutti dei nerd in qualche modo: non c'è niente di male ad amare le proprie passioni!We are all nerds in some way: there's nothing wrong with loving our own passions!
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Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are talking about a mutual friend at a café.
- FrancescoMarco è un vero nerd della tecnologia.Marco is a real technology nerd.
- GiuliaSì, ma è bravissimo con i computer.Yes, but he is very good with computers.
- FrancescoGiulia, lo sai che è un nerd!Giulia, you know he is a nerd!
- GiuliaÈ vero, passa tutto il tempo a programmare.It's true, he spends all his time programming.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
