Meaning
bad luck
- bad luck, misfortune
In a sentence
Ho perso l'ultimo treno per due minuti: che sfiga!
I missed the last train by two minutes: what bad luck!
Non dire queste parole perché portano sfiga.
Don't say those words because they bring bad luck.
Ultimamente abbiamo avuto una serie incredibile di sfighe.
Lately we have had an incredible run of bad luck.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sfiga | feminine · singular |
| sfighe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: common in spoken Italian; the neutral synonym is 'sfortuna'.
- Avoid in formal contexts.