Meaning
heat, fervour
- impetuous energy, passion, or intense excitement
In a sentence
Nella foga della discussione ha detto cose sgradevoli.
In the heat of the argument, he said unpleasant things.
Ha risposto senza riflettere, trascinato dalla foga.
He answered without thinking, swept along by fervor.
Non parlare con tutta questa foga se vuoi farti capire.
Don't speak with so much fervor if you want to be understood.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| foga | feminine · singular |
| foghe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most commonly found in fixed expressions like 'nella foga del momento' (in the heat of the moment).