Chiunque is both an indefinite pronoun and a relative pronoun, which means it is a double, or mixed pronoun. Chiunque is invariable.
Chiunque can mean anyone, anybody, whomever, whoever, anyone who, or anybody who depending on the context. Used as a mixed or double pronoun, chiunque substitutes the phrases tutti/e quelli/e che (all those who/that) and qualunque persona che (any person who/that) .
It is the addition of the pronoun che that makes chiunque a double pronoun in these cases. Chiunque may also be used as just an indefinite pronoun, meaning qualunque persona (any person) . For example: Chiunque avrebbe fatto lo stesso (Anyone would have done the same) . In this case, chiunque is not a mixed pronoun, but an indefinite pronoun.
Chiunque can only refer to people and not things and it is only used in the singular.
NB: As with other indefinite expressions, including adjectives and pronouns, chiunque may require the use of the subjunctive, as you can see in the above examples.
Chiunque can mean anyone, anybody, whomever, whoever, anyone who, or anybody who depending on the context. Used as a mixed or double pronoun, chiunque substitutes the phrases tutti/e quelli/e che (all those who/that) and qualunque persona che (any person who/that) .
It is the addition of the pronoun che that makes chiunque a double pronoun in these cases. Chiunque may also be used as just an indefinite pronoun, meaning qualunque persona (any person) . For example: Chiunque avrebbe fatto lo stesso (Anyone would have done the same) . In this case, chiunque is not a mixed pronoun, but an indefinite pronoun.
Chiunque can only refer to people and not things and it is only used in the singular.
| Dovrebbe essere un corso per chiunque voglia imparare ad usare Photoshop. It should be a course for anyone who wants to learn to use Photoshop. Accetteremo chiunque presenterà un progetto entro la data prevista. We will accept anyone who will submit a project by the due date. Chiunque arrivi, digli che non ci sono. Whoever arrives, tell them that I’m not here. Il programma è aperto a chiunque venga. The program is open to whoever comes. All’aeroporto controllano il passaporto di chiunque si imbarchi per l’America. At the airport, they check the passport of anyone who is boarding for America. Chiunque lo desideri, può averlo. Anyone who wants it can have it. |
NB: As with other indefinite expressions, including adjectives and pronouns, chiunque may require the use of the subjunctive, as you can see in the above examples.