perdonare
to forgive
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/perdoˈnaːre/
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Cultural Note
Perdonare carries deep weight in Italian Catholic culture, where forgiveness is a spiritual virtue. The phrase 'perdonare e dimenticare' (forgive and forget) echoes the English equivalent. 'Perdono' is also used as an interjection meaning 'pardon me.'
📝 Example Sentences
Ti perdono, ma non dimenticare.
I forgive you, but don't forget.
È difficile perdonare un tradimento.
It's hard to forgive a betrayal.
Perdonami, non volevo ferirti.
Forgive me, I didn't mean to hurt you.