Meaning
illegally, secretly
- in a secretive, illicit, or unauthorized manner
In a sentence
Hanno varcato il confine clandestinamente durante la notte.
They crossed the border clandestinely during the night.
La merce veniva introdotta clandestinamente nel Paese senza pagare dazi.
The goods were smuggled secretly into the country without paying duties.
Molti volantini di protesta venivano stampati clandestinamente nella cantina.
Many protest flyers were printed secretly in the cellar.
Usage notes
- Formed from the adjective 'clandestino'; frequently used for illegal border crossing or contraband.