Difendere
Example: Devo difendere il mio amico dalla bullismo.
Definition
"Difendere" means to protect or guard someone or something from harm, danger, or attack. It involves taking action to ensure safety, as in "Devo difendere il mio amico dalla bullismo," which means defending a friend from bullying.
Etymology
The word "difendere" comes from the Latin verb 'defendere,' which means to ward off or protect. It is composed of 'de-' meaning away or off, and 'fendere' meaning to strike or hit. Did you know? The root 'fendere' is related to the English word 'fend,' which also means to defend or protect.
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