maleducato
rude, ill-mannered, badly raised
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/maleduˈkaːto/
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Cultural Note
'Maleducato' is one of the harshest judgments in Italian society because it implies not just personal rudeness but a failure of upbringing. Calling someone's child 'maleducato' is a serious insult to the parents. In a culture where family honor and social grace are paramount, this word carries significant weight.
📝 Example Sentences
Non essere maleducato, saluta quando entri!
Don't be rude, say hello when you come in!
Che maleducata! Non ha nemmeno ringraziato.
How rude! She didn't even say thank you.
I suoi figli sono un po' maleducati.
Her children are a bit ill-mannered.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | maleducate |
| masculine_plural | maleducati |
| feminine_singular | maleducata |
| masculine_singular | maleducato |