serenità
/se.re.niˈta/
The English phrase 'serenity' is translated into Italian as serenità.
serenità is used to describe a lack of agitation.
Meaning: lack of agitation (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
serenità is a feminine noun, so any accompanying adjectives must also be in the feminine form, such as una grande serenità (a great serenity).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable: /se.re.niˈta/.
Did you know?
- In a legal context, the word serenissimo was once used as a formal title for the Doges of Venice and the Republic of Venice.
- In Italian, the word 'sereno' can also function as an adjective to describe a 'clear' or 'cloudless' sky.
- In Italian, calling someone sereno can sometimes imply they are overly detached or oblivious to a crisis, rather than just peaceful.
Examples in context
- L'Islam mi diede serenità.Islam gave me serenity.This sentence shows how Islam can provide serenità.Tatoeba #13472622 by Guybrush88, translation #8265825 by Amastan
- Lo yoga ti porterà serenità.Yoga will bring you serenity.This sentence describes how yoga can bring serenità.Tatoeba #11791262 by Nuel, translation #11791259 by Nuel
- Lei mi piace. Mi comunica serenità.I like her. She conveys serenity to me.This sentence illustrates a person conveying serenità to someone else.Tatoeba #11623799 by Nuel, translation #11623798 by Nuel
- Mi piace quando visito la campagna italiana. C'è un senso di tranquillità unico.I love visiting the Italian countryside. There is a unique sense of serenity.
- Voglio trovare un posto tranquillo dove posso godermi la serenità dei paesaggi italiani.I want to find a peaceful place where I can enjoy the serenity of the Italian landscapes.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are talking about their vacation in the countryside.
- AlessandroSofia, hai notato quanta serenità trasmette questo posto?Sofia, have you noticed how much serenity this place transmits?
- SofiaSì, Alessandro, la sua calma è incredibile.Yes, Alessandro, its calmness is incredible.
- AlessandroMi sento finalmente in pace con me stesso.I finally feel at peace with myself.
- SofiaHai proprio bisogno di questa serenità.You really need this serenity.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry serenità, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
