Meaning
system
- method, process
In a sentence
Il sistema del computer oggi è molto lento.
The computer system is very slow today.
Hai trovato un buon sistema per studiare?
Did you find a good method for studying?
Questo sistema non ha funzionato ieri.
This method didn't work yesterday.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sistema | masculine · singular |
| sistemi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use sistema for organized structures: sistema operativo, sistema scolastico. For a single machine/device, impianto, apparecchio, or dispositivo may fit better.
- For 'method/way of doing things,' sistema is common but often sounds practical or personal: Ho il mio sistema. Metodo is more neutral or academic.
- In everyday speech, trovare un sistema means 'find a way/workaround,' not necessarily a formal method.