Meaning
masochist
- A person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
- Someone who willingly endures hardship or unnecessary suffering (informal/figurative)
In a sentence
Devi essere un masochista per andare a correre fuori con questo gelo.
You must be a masochist to go running outside in this freezing cold.
Non sono una masochista, quindi non intendo sopportare altri rimproveri ingiustificati.
I am not a masochist, so I do not intend to endure any more unjustified rebukes.
Perché continui a lavorare per quell'uomo crudele se non sei un masochista?
Why do you keep working for that cruel man if you are not a masochist?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| masochista | singular |
| masochisti | plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable in the singular: un masochista, una masochista.
- Plural forms: i masochisti (m), le masochiste (f).