Meaning
suffering, ill
- Experiencing physical pain or emotional distress; visibly unwell or in pain.
- Having a chronic ailment or affected by a medical condition (often followed by 'di').
In a sentence
Aveva uno sguardo stanco e sofferente.
He had a tired and pained look.
Il paziente è apparso subito molto sofferente.
The patient appeared visibly in pain right away.
È una persona anziana sofferente di dolori articolari.
She is an elderly person suffering from joint pain.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sofferente | masculine · singular |
| sofferente | feminine · singular |
| sofferenti | masculine · plural |
| sofferenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable for gender: ends in -e in the singular and -i in the plural.
- When describing a medical condition, use 'sofferente di' followed by the ailment.