#222: How to Use the Italian Prefix “S-”

Adding the prefix “s-” often flips the meaning of an Italian word, similar to “un-” or “dis-” in English. Learning word pairs, with and without the prefix, helps you expand your vocabulary fast and sound more natural in everyday Italian.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • In Italian, adding the prefix “s-” can turn a word into its opposite: “comodo” becomes “scomodo”, and “fortunato” becomes “sfortunato”.
  • Using one word, with the prefix “s-“, sounds more natural than using the negation “non” followed by an adjective.

Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #182: How to Use the Verb Prefix “Ri-” in Italian.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #215: How to Express Quantities in Italian.
  • CLICK HERE to get the 30 Key Phrases for Your Italian Vacation guide, covering the most important phrases you need to know before going to Italy.

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