Padre Nostro
/ˈpa.dre ˈnɔs.tro/word by word
The phrase "our father prayer" in Italian is Padre Nostro.
Padre Nostro refers to the central prayer of Christianity, recited by believers.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Padre (Father) and Nostro (Our).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective Nostro follows the noun Padre to form the title of the prayer.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- If you were to say Il nostro padre instead of the liturgical Padre Nostro, you would be referring to a biological father that belongs to us, rather than the title of the prayer.
- While the prayer is religious, the word padre is also used in Italy as a formal title for priests, regardless of whether they have children.
- In Italy, the Padre Nostro is often used as a rhythmic tool for counting when praying a rosary, where the prayer is recited on the larger beads.
Examples in context
- Il bambino sa già il Padre Nostro.The child already knows the Padre Nostro.
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are preparing for a religious ceremony.
- ChiaraMatteo, ricordi le parole del Padre Nostro?Matteo, do you remember the words of the Padre Nostro?
- MatteoSì, Chiara, lo ricordo bene.Yes, Chiara, I remember it well.
- ChiaraBene, allora possiamo iniziare la cerimonia.Good, then we can start the ceremony.
- MatteoCertamente, sono pronto.Certainly, I am ready.
