Meaning
subterfuge, trick
- A deceitful or evasive device or tactic used to achieve a goal
In a sentence
Ha ottenuto quel posto con un sotterfugio.
He got that job through a trick.
Non tollererò ulteriori sotterfugi durante le trattative.
I will not tolerate further subterfuge during negotiations.
Perché preferisci ricorrere a un sotterfugio invece di essere sincero?
Why do you prefer to resort to a subterfuge instead of being honest?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sotterfugio | masculine · singular |
| sotterfugi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the plural 'sotterfugi' to denote dishonest tricks or workarounds.
- Forms the plural regularly with '-i': 'sotterfugi'.