Meaning
perennial, never-ending
- Lasting indefinitely or recurring constantly; ceaseless.
- Living for several years (of a plant).
In a sentence
I ghiacciai delle Alpi sono coperti da nevi perenni.
The Alpine glaciers are covered with perpetual snow.
I due colleghi vivevano in uno stato di perenne disaccordo su tutto.
The two colleagues lived in a state of perpetual disagreement about everything.
Non si può vivere in un'ansia perenne per il futuro.
One cannot live in perpetual anxiety about the future.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| perenne | masculine · singular |
| perenne | feminine · singular |
| perenni | masculine · plural |
| perenni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in set geographical expressions like 'nevi perenni' (permanent snows).