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.

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