Meaning
whoever
- anyone, anybody
In a sentence
Chiunque può imparare a cucinare con calma.
Anyone can learn to cook calmly.
Questo corso è aperto a chiunque voglia partecipare.
This course is open to anyone who wants to participate.
Non lo direi a chiunque, è una cosa privata.
I wouldn’t tell just anyone; it’s private.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| chiunque |
Usage notes
- Use chiunque for people only; for things, use qualunque cosa or qualsiasi cosa.
- It can introduce a clause: Chiunque arrivi per primo.... Don't add che before the verb.
- After chiunque, verbs are often in the subjunctive in formal Italian, but the indicative is common in speech.