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Italian

degno

/ˈdeɲ.ɲo/adjectiveB2
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Meaning

worthy, deserving

  • eligible, suitable
  • admirable, respectable

In a sentence

Hai fatto un lavoro degno di nota.

You did a noteworthy job.

Non è degno di fiducia, secondo me.

He isn't trustworthy, in my opinion.

Sei degno di questo premio?

Are you worthy of this award?

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
degnomasculine · singular
degnafeminine · singular
degnimasculine · plural
degnefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'degno' for moral worth (e.g., 'degno di rispetto'), not just skill. 'Meritevole' fits better for earned rewards.
  • Always agrees in gender/number: 'degna' (fem. sing.), 'degni' (masc. pl.), 'degne' (fem. pl.).
  • Follows with 'di' + noun/infinitive: 'degno di nota' (worthy of note), 'degno di essere ricordato' (worthy of being remembered).

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