heypolyglot
Italian

irripetibile

/ir.ri.peˈti.bi.le/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

unrepeatable; unique

  • unique, one-of-a-kind (opportunity, experience)
  • unprintable, offensive to repeat (words, insults)

In a sentence

Comprare questa casa a quel prezzo è un'occasione irripetibile.

Buying this house at that price is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Durante la lite ha urlato insulti irripetibili.

During the quarrel, he screamed unrepeatable insults.

Abbiamo vissuto un momento di gioia irripetibile.

We experienced an unrepeatable moment of joy.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
irripetibilemasculine · singular
irripetibilefeminine · singular
irripetibilimasculine · plural
irripetibilifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • When describing words or insults, it means foul, obscene, or unfit to be repeated in polite company.

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