Italian Word · Advanced
discernere
to discern / to distinguish
Pronunciation: di-SHER-ne-re
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something.
Example
È difficile discernere la verità dalla menzogna in questa situazione.
It's difficult to discern truth from lies in this situation.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice discernere out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level Italian word.