accanito
Beispiele
Un tifoso accanito non perde mai una partita della sua squadra.
A fierce fan never misses a match of their team.
La loro lotta accanita per la giustizia durò anni.
Their relentless fight for justice lasted for years.
Il cane era accanito all'osso.
The dog was fiercely attached to the bone.
Nonostante la sconfitta, il loro impegno è rimasto accanito.
Despite the defeat, their commitment remained relentless.
Era un dibattito accanito, con opinioni molto diverse.
It was a fierce debate, with very different opinions.
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How to Use It
Nutzungshinweise
Use 'accanito' when you want to convey a strong, unwavering, and often intense level of persistence or ferocity. It can be used for actions, emotions, debates, or even characteristics.
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Wortherkunft
From 'accanare' (to set a dog on, to unleash), from 'cane' (dog), suggesting the ferocity and persistence of a dog.
Kultureller Kontext
In Italian culture, passion and dedication are often highly valued. 'Accanito' can be seen positively when describing a passionate pursuit of goals or a strong loyalty, but negatively if it borders on stubbornness or irrational obsession.
Merkhilfe
Imagine a 'canine' (dog) being 'ac-canito' – relentlessly pursuing something, like a bone or a scent.
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3 FragenNot always. While it can imply obsession or excessive zeal, it can also describe strong, positive dedication, like a 'tifoso accanito' (fierce fan) or an 'accanito sostenitore' (relentless supporter).
'Persistente' (persistent) is generally more neutral. 'Accanito' adds a stronger sense of intensity, often bordering on aggression or obsession, sometimes implying a lack of willingness to give up even when it's unproductive.
Yes, it can describe someone who is fiercely determined, stubborn, or relentlessly dedicated to something. For example, 'una persona accanita nel lavoro' (a person relentless in work).
Beispiele
5 von 5Un tifoso accanito non perde mai una partita della sua squadra.
A fierce fan never misses a match of their team.
La loro lotta accanita per la giustizia durò anni.
Their relentless fight for justice lasted for years.
Il cane era accanito all'osso.
The dog was fiercely attached to the bone.
Nonostante la sconfitta, il loro impegno è rimasto accanito.
Despite the defeat, their commitment remained relentless.
Era un dibattito accanito, con opinioni molto diverse.
It was a fierce debate, with very different opinions.
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