What does permettere in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word permettere in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use permettere in Italian.

The word permettere in Italian means allow, permit, take the liberty, afford, not be able to afford it. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word permettere

allow, permit

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (consentire, autorizzare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Non ti permetto di usare questo linguaggio nel mio ufficio. Non mi hanno permesso di vederlo poiché non era orario di visite.
I will not allow you to use that type of language in my office.

take the liberty

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (prendersi la libertà di fare [qc])

Si è permesso di disturbarti perché sapeva che non ti saresti arrabbiata.
He took the liberty to bother you because he knew you wouldn't get angry.

afford

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (avere denaro per [qc])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Non posso permettermi una macchina nuova.
I can't afford a new car.

not be able to afford it

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