🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

partita amichevole

Pronunciation / Transliteration: parˈtiːta amiˈkeːvole

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Friendly match/ˈfrɛnd.li mætʃ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #14500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Le due squadre hanno giocato una partita amichevole prima dell'inizio della stagione."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A game or competition played between teams or individuals that is not part of a formal league or tournament and is characterized by a spirit of goodwill.

    "The two soccer teams agreed to a friendly match before the season started."
  2. 2

    An informal contest or game intended to foster relationships rather than to determine a winner.

    "The friendly match allowed the players to bond and enjoy the game without the pressure of competition."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'friendly', originating from Old English 'frēondlīc' meaning characteristic of a friend, with 'match', from Old English 'gemæcca' meaning a mate, equal, or opponent. The specific compound has been used since the late 19th century in organized sports to describe a competitive contest played purely for exercise, recreation, or entertainment rather than for official championship points or titles.

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