senz'anima
The Italian word for "soulless" is senz'anima.
senz'anima is an adjective used to describe something as if it lacks a soul.
Meaning: as if without a soul (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a contraction of senza anima, where senza means "without" and anima means "soul".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form senz'anima is invariable, which means it does not change to match gender or number.
Did you know?
- In Italian, anima is not just a spiritual term but is also the common word for the 'core' or 'heart' of an object, such as the inner wire of a cable.
- In Italian, if you describe a person as senz'anima, it is often a much harsher insult than 'soulless' sounds in English, implying they are a hollow shell of a human.
- In Italian, the 'soul' of a violin or a guitar is called the anima, referring to the small wooden post that transmits sound vibrations.
Examples in context
- La loro performance era senza animaTheir performance was soulless.
- Quel libro è davvero senza cuoreThat book is really soulless.
- La sua voce era mancante di animaHis/her voice was lacking soul.
- La sua interpretazione era completamente senza anima.His/her performance was completely soulless.
- un mondo senz'animaA soulless world
- È un film senz'anima.It is a soulless film.
- Mi sembra un lavoro senz'anima.It seems like a soulless job to me.
- Quella musica è senz'anima e ripetitiva.That music is soulless and repetitive.
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are visiting a new minimalist art gallery.
- ChiaraCosa ne pensi di questa stanza, Alessandro?What do you think of this room, Alessandro?
- AlessandroTutto è troppo bianco e senz'anima.Everything is too white and soulless.
- ChiaraHai ragione, non trasmette nessuna emozione.You are right, it doesn't convey any emotion.
- AlessandroAndiamo a vedere qualcos'altro, Chiara.Let's go see something else, Chiara.
