Meaning
riding school; scheming
- riding school, arena, or equestrian centre
- handling or management of goods or affairs
- (usually plural) underhand scheming, intrigues, or machinations
In a sentence
Porta sua figlia al maneggio ogni sabato mattina.
He takes his daughter to the riding school every Saturday morning.
È stato escluso dal consiglio a causa dei suoi loschi maneggi.
He was excluded from the council because of his shady schemes.
C'è un maneggio coperto vicino a casa tua?
Is there an indoor riding arena near your house?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| maneggio | masculine · singular |
| maneggi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In the singular, it almost always means an equestrian facility.
- In the plural ('maneggi'), it frequently means shady intrigue or underhand dealing.