Dio è buono
In Italian, "God is good" is said as Dio è buono.
This phrase is a statement of faith used to express the belief that God is benevolent and kind.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Dio (God), è (is) and buono (good).
Which one should you use?
Using buono emphasizes God's inherent character or moral goodness. In contrast, saying Dio è bello would imply that God is beautiful.
Did you know?
- Many Italian speakers avoid using the word Dio in casual conversation to prevent 'blasphemy', which is a strong social taboo in Italy.
- In Italian, the word Dio is frequently used in common idioms that have nothing to do with faith, such as per Dio to express shock or frustration.
- The word buono is a 'doublet' of the English word 'bonus'. Both come from the Latin word bonus.
Examples in context
- Dio è buono.God is good.This sentence demonstrates the standard way to say "God is good" using Dio è buono.Tatoeba #2201434 by Guybrush88, translation #4761399 by billt_estates
- Dio è buono! Sono estremamente felice per te!God is good! I am incredibly happy for you!
- Wow, Dio è veramente buono!Wow, God is truly good!
Example conversation
A quiet moment inside a church.
- AlessandroNonostante le prove, Dio è buono.Despite the trials, God is good.
- GiuliaSì, Alessandro, la sua grazia è infinita.Yes, Alessandro, his grace is infinite.
- AlessandroDobbiamo avere sempre la fede in Lui.We must always have faith in Him.
- GiuliaHai ragione, la sua bontà ci guida.You are right, his goodness guides us.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dio, buono, dio, è, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
