Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| sinceramente | /sin.t͡ʃe.raˈmen.te/ |
| in fede | /in ˈfe.de/ (word by word) |
| con sincerità | /kon sin.t͡ʃe.riˈta/ (word by word) |
sinceramente is used to describe doing something in a sincere, earnest or honest manner. When placed at the beginning of a sentence, it often functions as a sentence adverb meaning 'to be honest' to express a personal opinion or feeling. You can also use the phrase con sincerità to describe the manner in which an action is performed, as it can be used interchangeably with the adverb.
Which one should you use?
While sinceramente is used in general speech, in fede is a formulaic expression used specifically in formal letter closings to mean 'faithfully' or 'sincerely'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The prepositional phrase con sincerità can be used interchangeably with the adverb sinceramente to describe the manner in which an action is performed.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /sin.tʃe.raˈmen.te/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The word fede is used not only in formal closings but also to mean 'wedding ring' in Italian.
- The adverbial suffix -mente in sinceramente is a direct descendant of the Latin word mente, meaning 'with the mind'.
- Using sinceramente to start a sentence can sometimes signal to an Italian listener that a criticism or a 'hard truth' is about to follow.
Examples in context
- Sinceramente, non ti credo più.Sincerely, I don't believe in you anymore.This sentence shows how to use sinceramente to express a personal feeling.Tatoeba #8187220 by Guybrush88, translation #7971643 by adiante19
- Esitò, ma poi rispose con sincerità.He hesitated, but then answered sincerely.This sentence demonstrates using con sincerità to describe the manner of an action.Tatoeba #11735813 by Nuel, translation #11735812 by Nuel
- Ti amo sinceramente.I love you sincerely.This sentence uses sinceramente to describe the manner of an action.Tatoeba #13297739 by Guybrush88, translation #12583876 by anzart
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Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are discussing a difficult decision regarding a job.
- GiuliaTi parlo sinceramente, non sono convinta di questa scelta.I am speaking to you sincerely, I am not convinced by this choice.
- MatteoTi capisco, ma credo sia la cosa giusta per te.I understand you, but I believe it is the right thing for you.
- GiuliaSpero solo di non pentirmi in futuro.I just hope I won't regret it in the future.
- MatteoVedrai che andrà tutto bene, Giulia.You will see that everything will be fine, Giulia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sincerely” translations and entries sinceramente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (in, fede, con, sincerità) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
