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dimissioni
/di.misˈsjo.ni/
resignation
Ha dato le dimissioni dal suo lavoro ieri.
He resigned from his job yesterday.
formal
The act of formally leaving a job or position.
Dopo dieci anni in azienda, ha presentato le dimissioni.
After ten years at the company, he submitted his resignation.
Le dimissioni volontarie sono accettate dal datore di lavoro.
Voluntary resignation is accepted by the employer.
In Italian, 'dimissioni' is always plural, even when referring to a single resignation event.
formal
The act of renouncing a title, membership, or other formal role.
Ha annunciato le dimissioni dalla carica di presidente.
He announced his resignation from the position of president.
Collocations
dare le dimissionito resignpresentare le dimissionito submit one's resignationaccettare le dimissionito accept a resignationdimissioni volontarievoluntary resignationdimissioni forzateforced resignation
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Pro Tip
Plural Form
Remember that 'dimissioni' is always plural in Italian, even when referring to a single resignation event. The singular form 'dimissione' is rare and typically used in formal or legal contexts.
Gold Rule
Formal Context
Use 'dimissioni' in formal contexts such as job resignations, political roles, or organizational positions. For informal contexts, you might use 'lasciare il lavoro' or 'andarsene'.
Word Origin
From Latin *dimissio*, *dimissionis* (sending away, release), from *dimittere* (to send away, dismiss), composed of *dis-* (apart, away) + *mittere* (to send).
Usage Notes
In Italian business culture, 'dimissioni' is the standard term for resignation, whether voluntary or forced. The verb 'dimettersi' (to resign) is derived from the same root.
Word Breakdown
di-
prefix indicating separation or reversal
prefix-miss-
root related to 'sending' or 'letting go'
root-ione
suffix forming feminine nouns of action or result
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