Meaning
misunderstanding
- A failure to understand correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
In a sentence
Dobbiamo parlare con calma per chiarire questo spiacevole fraintendimento.
We need to speak calmly to clear up this unpleasant misunderstanding.
C'è stato un fraintendimento sull'orario del nostro appuntamento?
Was there a misunderstanding about the time of our appointment?
Per evitare ogni fraintendimento, ti invio subito tutti i dettagli per iscritto.
To avoid any misunderstanding, I will send you all the details in writing right away.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fraintendimento | masculine · singular |
| fraintendimenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Synonym of 'malinteso' and 'incomprensione'.
- Often combined with verbs like 'chiarire' (to clear up) or 'evitare' (to avoid).