Meaning
phenomenon (all meanings)
- phenomenon
- prodigy, sensation
In a sentence
La neve in città è un fenomeno raro.
Snow in the city is a rare phenomenon.
Hai visto quel fenomeno al piano ieri sera?
Did you see that genius on the piano last night?
Non capisco questo fenomeno del caldo a maggio.
I don't understand this heat phenomenon in May.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fenomeno | masculine · singular |
| fenomeni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use fenomeno for scientific, social, or observable events. For a one-time event, evento or fatto is often more natural.
- In colloquial Italian, fenomeno can mean a very talented person, sometimes sarcastically depending on tone.
- Plural is fenomeni. Don't confuse it with English-style forms like fenomenons or with the adjective fenomenale.