trascende
The English phrase 'transcends' is translated into Italian as trascende.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb is derived from the Latin transcendere, which means to climb across or over.
How does it change in a sentence?
trascendere is the infinitive form meaning 'to transcend'. The first-person singular present indicative form is trascendo (I transcend), and the third-person plural present indicative form is trascendono (they transcend).
Did you know?
- In Italian mathematical terminology, a numero trascendente is a 'transcendental number', such as pi, which cannot be the root of a non-zero polynomial equation with rational coefficients.
- In Italian, the word trascendere can sometimes imply 'to go too far' or 'to exceed limits' in a way that suggests a loss of control, similar to 'to overstep' in English.
- While trascende is used for spiritual or emotional heights, Italians use the word superare for more common physical or numerical achievements, like beating a high score or crossing a finish line.
Examples in context
- L'amore trascende età, cultura e razza.Love transcends age, culture, and race.This example shows the use of trascende to describe love going beyond age, culture and race.Tatoeba #13228080 by Nuel, translation #13228079 by Nuel
- L'amore è un legame profondo che trascende il tempo.Love is a profound connection that transcends time.This example shows the use of trascende to describe a profound connection that goes beyond time.Tatoeba #13270138 by Nuel, translation #13270137 by Nuel
- L'amicizia trascende il tempo, la distanza e le differenze.Friendship transcends time, distance, and differences.This example shows the use of trascende to describe friendship going beyond time, distance and differences.Tatoeba #13215749 by Nuel, translation #13215748 by Nuel
- L'amore trascende i confini della lingua.Love transcends language barriers.
- Il suo talento eccede le aspettative.His talent surpasses expectations.
- Questa canzone supera ogni altra nella sua bellezza.This song exceeds all others in its beauty.
- La sua generosità vola oltre ogni immaginazione.His generosity flies beyond imagination.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are discussing a piece of modern art in a gallery.
- MatteoQuesta opera d'arte trascende ogni definizione.This artwork transcends every definition.
- GiuliaHai ragione, è davvero emozionante.You are right, it is truly moving.
- MatteoSento che il suo messaggio trascende il linguaggio.I feel that its message transcends language.
- GiuliaÈ proprio per questo che mi piace.That is exactly why I like it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
