मतलब
To say something inappropriate.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'gaffe' is often linked to the concept of 'Bella Figura'. Making a gaffe is a failure of social aesthetics, but being able to laugh at it is a sign of 'simpatia'. Since the word is French, the concept is very similar. However, the French might be slightly more critical of a 'gaffe' in formal settings due to strict social protocols (la politesse). The British 'cringe' culture is very similar to the Italian gaffe. However, the British often use 'self-deprecation' to preempt a gaffe. In Japan, a gaffe is much more serious because it disrupts 'Wa' (harmony). The apology must be much more formal than a simple 'scusa'.
The 'Recovery' is Key
If you make a gaffe in Italy, immediately follow it with 'Che gaffe, scusatemi!' and a smile. It turns the awkwardness into a shared human moment.
Don't pluralize it with 's'
Even though it's a French word, in Italian we say 'le gaffe', not 'le gaffes'.
मतलब
To say something inappropriate.
The 'Recovery' is Key
If you make a gaffe in Italy, immediately follow it with 'Che gaffe, scusatemi!' and a smile. It turns the awkwardness into a shared human moment.
Don't pluralize it with 's'
Even though it's a French word, in Italian we say 'le gaffe', not 'le gaffes'.
Use it to be likable
Admitting to a 'piccola gaffe' is a great way to show humility and build rapport in a new language.
खुद को परखो
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'fare'.
Ieri sera, io ________ una gaffe tremenda con la zia di Giulia.
The sentence refers to 'ieri sera' (yesterday evening), so the passato prossimo 'ho fatto' is required.
Which of these is a 'gaffe'?
Quale di queste situazioni è una gaffe?
A gaffe is a social blunder involving an inappropriate comment or assumption.
Choose the best response to the gaffe.
A: 'Tua sorella è davvero brutta.' B: 'Quella è mia moglie.' A: '_________________'
When you make a gaffe, the standard response is to apologize and acknowledge the blunder.
Match the phrase to the context.
Match 'Gaffe Diplomatica' with the correct scenario.
A 'gaffe diplomatica' specifically refers to errors made by public figures or in international relations.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासIeri sera, io ________ una gaffe tremenda con la zia di Giulia.
The sentence refers to 'ieri sera' (yesterday evening), so the passato prossimo 'ho fatto' is required.
Quale di queste situazioni è una gaffe?
A gaffe is a social blunder involving an inappropriate comment or assumption.
A: 'Tua sorella è davvero brutta.' B: 'Quella è mia moglie.' A: '_________________'
When you make a gaffe, the standard response is to apologize and acknowledge the blunder.
Match 'Gaffe Diplomatica' with the correct scenario.
A 'gaffe diplomatica' specifically refers to errors made by public figures or in international relations.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt's neutral. You can use it in a newspaper or with your friends. It's very versatile.
It's better to say 'ho fatto una gaffe'. 'Fare' is the standard verb for this expression.
A gaffe is the mistake itself (usually verbal). A figuraccia is the result: the bad impression you left on others.
Yes, but it's often seen as 'funny' or 'human' rather than 'evil'.
Yes, like showing up to a funeral in a bright red suit. That's a gaffe.
You can say 'Sono un gaffeur' or 'Ho la gaffe facile'.
In standard Italian, we often drop it or pronounce it very lightly, following the French origin.
Yes, if you make a mistake, saying 'Scusi la gaffe' shows you have social awareness.
A 'colossal gaffe'—a very big, very public, and very embarrassing mistake.
Yes, it's used in French, English, and Italian with almost the same meaning.
संबंधित मुहावरे
fare una figuraccia
similarTo make a bad impression.
prendere un granchio
similarTo make a mistake/be wrong.
dire una castroneria
specialized formTo say something very stupid.
mettere i piedi in testa
contrastTo walk all over someone.
