Meaning
self-taught person
- a person who learns a subject, trade, or art without formal instruction
In a sentence
Mio fratello è un autodidatta e suona la chitarra benissimo.
My brother is self-taught and plays the guitar very well.
Sei un'autodidatta o hai preso lezioni di pittura?
Are you self-taught or did you take painting lessons?
Molti programmatori di talento sono autodidatti senza una laurea formale.
Many talented programmers are self-taught without a formal degree.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| autodidatta | singular |
| autodidatti | plural |
Usage notes
- Masculine plural is 'autodidatti'; feminine plural is 'autodidatte'.
- Frequently used adverbially with 'da': 'imparare da autodidatta' (to teach oneself).