Meaning
deal, matter, business
- affair, matter
- deal, bargain
- thing
- business (plural)
In a sentence
Quello che fa nel tempo libero non sono affari miei.
What he does in his free time is none of my business.
Hai trovato un buon affare al mercato?
Did you find a good deal at the market?
Ho ancora troppi affari da sbrigare oggi.
I still have too many things to take care of today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| affare | masculine · singular |
| affari | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'affare' for deals or matters, not physical objects (use 'cosa' or 'oggetto').
- Plural 'affari' often means 'business' (e.g., 'uomo d'affari' = businessman).
- Avoid overusing 'affare' for 'thing'—it sounds vague or informal.