Meaning
verse
- A short numbered section or verse of a sacred text (such as the Bible or the Quran).
In a sentence
Il professore ha citato a memoria un versetto del Vangelo.
The professor quoted a verse from the Gospel from memory.
A quale versetto del testo antico si riferisce la nota?
Which verse of the ancient text does the footnote refer to?
Non ricordava il numero esatto del versetto biblico.
He didn't remember the exact number of the biblical verse.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| versetto | masculine · singular |
| versetti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed with the diminutive suffix '-etto', but lexicalized specifically for biblical or scriptural verses (distinct from 'verso', poetic line).