Meaning
relevant; pertinent
- directly related to the subject
- appropriate to the matter being discussed
- useful because connected to the topic
In a sentence
La tua osservazione è molto pertinente.
Your remark is very relevant.
Questa domanda è pertinente al tema?
Is this question relevant to the topic?
Il commento non era pertinente alla discussione.
The comment was not relevant to the discussion.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pertinente | masculine · singular |
| pertinente | feminine · singular |
| pertinenti | masculine · plural |
| pertinenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common in school, work, and formal discussion.
- Often used after essere: essere pertinente.
- Near-synonym: rilevante; pertinente stresses direct connection to the topic.