genesi
/ˈd͡ʒɛ.ne.zi/
The Italian word for genesis is genesi.
genesi refers to the origin, start or point at which something comes into being.
Meaning: the origin, start, or point at which something comes into being (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun genesi is feminine and is used with the feminine singular article la.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of genesi is /ˈdʒɛ.ne.zi/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word genesi is a direct linguistic cousin to the English word 'gentle', both descending from the same ancient root describing 'birth' or 'race'.
- In Italian, la genesi is frequently used in medical contexts to describe the development of a disease or a symptom, not just the start of the universe.
- In Italian, the plural form genesi is identical to the singular, meaning you must rely on the article to know if you are discussing one origin or many.
Examples in context
- La Genesi è il primo libro della Bibbia.Genesis is the first book of the Bible.This sentence is useful for showing how to refer to the book of the Bible using genesi.Tatoeba #13238163 by Guybrush88, translation #12519959 by menaud
- Durante la lezione di letteratura, abbiamo analizzato la Genesi dalla prospettiva storica.During the literature lesson, we analyzed Genesis from a historical perspective.
- Mi piace molto leggere la Genesi prima di dormire.I really enjoy reading Genesis before going to sleep.
- Cerchiamo di capire la genesi del conflitto.We are trying to understand the genesis of the conflict.
- La genesi di questa idea è molto semplice.The genesis of this idea is very simple.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are discussing a new art exhibition.
- LorenzoGuarda questo quadro, è incredibile!Look at this painting, it is incredible!
- GiuliaSì, ma mi chiedo quale sia stata la sua genesi.Yes, but I wonder what its genesis was.
- LorenzoForse l'artista si è ispirato a un sogno.Maybe the artist was inspired by a dream.
- GiuliaSarebbe interessante leggere la descrizione dell'opera.It would be interesting to read the description of the work.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry Genesi.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries genesi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
