fragile
fragile, delicate
adjective FRAH-jee-leh Rare
Origin: From Latin fragilis (breakable), from frangere (to break).
Also means
brittle, frail
Usage Note
Fragile is a two-form adjective (fragile m/f; plural fragili). It describes physical brittleness (un oggetto fragile) and emotional vulnerability (una persona fragile). The word appears on Italian packaging labels exactly as in English. Unlike English 'fragile', the Italian form is never a noun.
Examples
"Questo vaso è molto fragile, maneggialo con cura."
Natural Translation
This vase is very fragile, handle it with care.
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