Cappella Sistina
The Italian phrase for "sistine chapel" is Cappella Sistina.
This phrase refers to the chapel in the Vatican known for its famous ceiling and altar wall paintings by Michelangelo.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is composed of Cappella (chapel) and Sistina (Sistine).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is feminine and is preceded by the feminine definite article la, as in la Cappella Sistina.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the term a cappella literally means 'in the manner of a chapel', referring to singing without instruments as was traditionally done in church.
- The word cappella comes from the Latin word for 'cloak', as the first small chapels were built around a cloak used to protect the bone relics of saints.
- The word cappella is also the Italian word for a 'musical ensemble', such as a choir or a small group of singers.
Examples in context
- La Cappella Sistina è bellissima.The Sistine Chapel is beautiful.
- Vuoi visitare la Cappella Sistina domani?Do you want to visit the Sistine Chapel tomorrow?
- Ho visto i dipinti della Cappella Sistina.I saw the paintings of the Sistine Chapel.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans in Rome.
- AlessandroAndiamo alla Cappella Sistina oggi?Shall we go to the Sistine Chapel today?
- MartinaSì, Alessandro, è un'ottima idea.Yes, Alessandro, it's a great idea.
- AlessandroHai già i biglietti per la Cappella Sistina?Do you already have the tickets for the Sistine Chapel?
- MartinaNo, li compro subito.No, I'll buy them right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cappella, CC BY-SA 4.0.
