Meaning
dismissal; firing
- the act of losing a job because an employer ends it
- official termination of employment
In a sentence
Il licenziamento ha cambiato i suoi piani.
The dismissal changed his plans.
Hai paura del licenziamento in azienda?
Are you afraid of being fired at the company?
Il suo licenziamento non è stato improvviso.
His dismissal was not sudden.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| licenziamento | masculine · singular |
| licenziamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Means dismissal by the employer, not resignation by the worker.
- For resigning, use dimissioni.
- Common with lettera di licenziamento and rischio di licenziamento.