Meaning
fateful, decisive
- Fateful, prophetic, or carrying great significance for the future.
- Crucial or eagerly anticipated, especially of a decisive moment or event.
In a sentence
Dopo anni di fidanzamento hanno finalmente pronunciato il fatidico sì.
After years of engagement they finally said the big 'I do'.
Era arrivata la fatidica data della scadenza del concorso.
The fateful deadline date for the competition had arrived.
Non dimenticheremo mai quel fatidico incontro che cambiò le nostre vite.
We will never forget that fateful meeting that changed our lives.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fatidico | masculine · singular |
| fatidica | feminine · singular |
| fatidici | masculine · plural |
| fatidiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often heard in 'il fatidico sì' to refer to saying 'I do' at a wedding.