Italian Word · Intermediate
sfuggire
to escape / to slip away
Pronunciation: sfug-JIR-e
Meaning
To get away from a place of confinement or an unpleasant or dangerous situation; to avoid being caught.
Example
Mi è sfuggito il nome di quella persona.
That person's name slipped my mind.
Practice tips
- Practice sfuggire out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for intermediate-level learners.