Meaning · adjective
lame, limping
- limping or unable to walk properly due to injury or disability
- wobbly, uneven, or structurally defective (of furniture, verse, or arguments)
In a sentence
Il cane è rimasto zoppo per alcuni giorni dopo la brutta caduta.
The dog limped for a few days after the bad fall.
Abbiamo messo un cartoncino sotto la gamba del tavolo zoppo.
We put a piece of cardboard under the wobbly table leg.
Quella teoria mi sembra piuttosto debole e zoppa nelle conclusioni.
That theory seems rather weak and shaky in its conclusions.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| zoppo | masculine · singular |
| zoppa | feminine · singular |
| zoppi | masculine · plural |
| zoppe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also function as a noun ('uno zoppo'), but use with care to avoid sounding insensitive.
- Very common figuratively for unsteady furniture ('un tavolo zoppo').