Meaning
target
- an object or mark aimed at in shooting, darts, or archery
- a person, place, or thing chosen as the object of an attack or criticism
In a sentence
La freccia ha colpito il centro esatto del bersaglio.
The arrow hit the dead center of the target.
Il nuovo piano economico è diventato il bersaglio dei critici.
The new economic plan became the target of critics.
Perché prendi sempre me come bersaglio dei tuoi scherzi?
Why do you always make me the target of your jokes?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bersaglio | masculine · singular |
| bersagli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used with 'colpire' (to hit) or 'mancare' (to miss).