What is 'scherzare' called in English?

'scherzare' in English is called "Goofing". Goofing refers to: L'atto di perdere tempo o comportarsi in modo sciocco, giocoso o irresponsabile.

How do you pronounce 'Goofing' and 'scherzare'?

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What is an example sentence for Goofing in Italian?

English: "Stop goofing around and finish your homework." | Italian: "Smettila di scherzare e finisci i compiti."

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English to Italian Dictionary

goofing Meaning in Italian (goofing significato in italiano)

scherzare, fare uno sbaglio

scherzare in English:goofing

Phonetic:scher-TZAR-eh

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Il significato di goofing in italiano è scherzare, fare uno sbaglio. (L'atto di perdere tempo o comportarsi in modo sciocco, giocoso o irresponsabile.)

Definitions of Goofing

1
gerund(informal)
scherzare
The act of wasting time or behaving in a silly, playful, or irresponsible manner.
L'atto di perdere tempo o comportarsi in modo sciocco, giocoso o irresponsabile.
2
gerund(informal)
fare uno sbaglio
The act of making a foolish or careless mistake.
L'atto di commettere un errore sciocco o negligente.

Example Sentences

casual

“Stop goofing around and finish your homework.”

Smettila di scherzare e finisci i compiti.

casual

“He spent the whole afternoon goofing off with his friends.”

Ha passato tutto il pomeriggio a cazzeggiare con i suoi amici.

casual

“I was goofing up the presentation slides.”

Stavo pasticciando le diapositive della presentazione.

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Synonyms (Sinonimi)

In English:

fooling aroundlollygaggingdawdlingjoking around

Antonyms (Contrari)

In English:

working focusing concentrating

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivegoof

third person singulargoofs

past tensegoofed

noungoof

adjectivegoofy