nel nome del Padre
The English phrase "in the name of the father" is translated into Italian as nel nome del Padre.
Nel nome del Padre is the opening words of the Sign of the Cross used in Christian prayers. It is almost always used as part of the complete liturgical formula Nel nome del Padre, del Figlio e dello Spirito Santo to begin or end a prayer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a contraction of in il nome del Padre, where nel is an articulated preposition combining in (in) and il (the).
Did you know?
- While padre means 'father', the same word is used in Italian to address a Catholic priest, regardless of whether he has children.
- In many Italian religious contexts, the phrase acts as a 'verbal gesture' that signals the transition from secular time to sacred time.
- When speaking this phrase in a religious context, Italians typically perform the Sign of the Cross, touching the forehead, chest and both shoulders.
Examples in context
- Nel nome del Padre, del Figlio e dello Spirito Santo.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.This sentence is useful for the full liturgical formula including nel nome del Padre.Tatoeba #10154349 by Guybrush88, translation #10090291 by ddnktr
- Nel nome del Padre, del Figlio e dello Spirito SantoIn the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
- Cominciamo la preghiera nel nome del Padre.Let us begin the prayer in the name of the Father.
- Il sacerdote disse: 'Nel nome del Padre'.The priest said: 'In the name of the Father'.
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are preparing to pray together.
- FrancescoSiamo pronti per pregare, Martina?Are we ready to pray, Martina?
- MartinaSì, Francesco. Comincia tu.Yes, Francesco. You start.
- FrancescoNel nome del Padre, del Figlio e dello Spirito Santo.In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
- MartinaAmen.Amen.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
