Dio
god
The word 'Dio' is the Italian equivalent of the English word 'god'. In Italian, 'Dio' is used to refer to a deity or supreme being, often in a religious context. It is capitalized when referring to the Abrahamic God, and can be used in phrases such as 'In nome del Dio' (In the name of God) or 'La parola di Dio' (The word of God).
Example sentences using: Dio
Grazie a Dio, è venerdì.
Thank God, it's Friday.
This is a common expression used in many languages, including English and Italian, to express relief or joy that it's the end of the week - typically because the speaker is looking forward to the weekend. 'Grazie a Dio' translates to 'Thanks to God', and 'è venerdì' means 'it is Friday'.
Dio mio, non ho studiato per l'esame.
My God, I did not study for the exam.
This is a phrase individuals might use when they're taken by surprise or shocked about something -- such as realizing they forgot to study for an exam. 'Dio mio' is a direct translation of 'My God', and 'non ho studiato per l'esame' means 'I did not study for the exam'.
Non vedere l'ora di andare al mare, Dio permettendo.
Can't wait to go to the beach, God willing.
In this phrase, 'Dio permettendo' is used to express the idea that a future event will happen if nothing unexpected prevents it. It translates directly as 'God permitting'. 'Non vedere l'ora di andare al mare' translates to 'Can't wait to go to the beach'.