Meaning
judge, magistrate
- judge, umpire (in competitions)
In a sentence
Il giudice ha letto la decisione in aula.
The judge read the decision in court.
Chi è il giudice della gara oggi?
Who is the judge of the match today?
Non sono io il giudice di questa storia.
I’m not the judge of this story.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| giudice | masculine · singular |
| giudici | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'giudice' for court judges; 'arbitro' is for sports referees.
- Feminine form is 'giudice' (no change); plural is 'giudici' for both genders.
- Avoid 'giudice' for 'judge' in casual contexts like talent shows—use 'giurato' instead.