Meaning
encouragement
- words or actions that give someone confidence or hope
- the act of supporting or stimulating an activity or behavior
In a sentence
Ho superato l'esame grazie al tuo incoraggiamento.
I passed the exam thanks to your encouragement.
Le sue parole di incoraggiamento sono state preziose per tutti noi.
Her words of encouragement were invaluable to all of us.
Non ricevi mai un incoraggiamento dal tuo capo?
Do you never get any encouragement from your boss?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| incoraggiamento | masculine · singular |
| incoraggiamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'incoraggiare' (to encourage). Often used with verbs like 'dare' (to give) or 'ricevere' (to receive).