Italian Word · Intermediate
gentile
kind / polite
Pronunciation: jen-TEE-leh
Meaning
Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature.
Example
È stato molto gentile ad aiutarmi con i bagagli.
He was very kind to help me with my luggage.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice gentile 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 intermediate-level Italian word.