Meaning
manner, way
- manners, behavior
In a sentence
Mi piace la maniera in cui parli.
I like the way you speak.
In che maniera possiamo risolvere questo problema?
In what way can we solve this problem?
Quel ragazzo ha davvero delle buone maniere.
That boy really has good manners.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| maniera | feminine · singular |
| maniere | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'maniera' for abstract ways/methods; 'modo' is more concrete (e.g., 'modo di fare' = how to do).
- Often plural ('maniere') for 'manners' (behavior); singular for 'way/style.'
- Common in formal contexts; 'stile' is more casual for 'style.'