va' con Dio
The English phrase "go with God" is translated into Italian as va' con Dio.
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, va' con Dio can be used as a dismissive way to tell someone to go away forever.
- While va' con Dio is a beautiful sentiment, it is often perceived as archaic or highly religious in modern daily life, much like saying 'fare thee well' in English.
- The word Dio shares the same ancient Indo-European root as the English word 'deity', both tracing back to a concept of the bright sky.
Examples in context
- Va' con Dio e torna presto.Go with God and come back soon.
Example conversation
An elderly woman says goodbye to a young man at a train station.
- SofiaFrancesco, va' con Dio.Francesco, go with God.
- FrancescoGrazie, nonna. Ti voglio bene.Thank you, grandma. I love you.
- SofiaSii prudente nel viaggio.Be careful on the journey.
- FrancescoLo farò, a presto.I will, see you soon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dio, con, dio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
