Meaning
victim
In a sentence
Lui è stato vittima di una truffa online.
He was the victim of an online scam.
Sei mai stata vittima di un furto?
Have you ever been the victim of a theft?
Non fare la vittima per ogni errore.
Don't play the victim over every mistake.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vittima | feminine · singular |
| vittime | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'vittima' for people harmed by crime, accidents, or disasters. Avoid for minor inconveniences (e.g., 'I’m a victim of bad weather').
- Unlike English, 'vittima' is rarely used metaphorically (e.g., avoid 'victim of love'). Prefer 'preda' for abstract contexts.
- Always feminine: 'la vittima', even for male victims. Plural: 'le vittime'.