sacrilego
The English word "unholy" is translated into Italian as sacrilego.
sacrilego is an adjective used to describe something that is not holy or is considered evil.
Meaning: not holy, evil (adj)
Did you know?
- The word sacrilego is closely linked to the concept of sacrilegio, which in Italian law can specifically refer to the theft of objects from a church.
- In Italian, the adjective sacrilego can be used metaphorically to describe an act that ruins something precious, even if that thing is not religious.
- Unlike English, where 'unholy' can sometimes be used playfully or in pop culture, using sacrilego in Italian almost always retains a heavy, serious tone.
Examples in context
- La cerimonia è stata interrotta da un atto profano.The ceremony was interrupted by an unholy act.
- Il suo comportamento empio ha sconvolto molti fedeli.His unholy behavior shocked many believers.
- L'attacco sacrilego alla chiesa è stato terribilmente scioccante.The unholy attack on the church was terribly shocking.
- Ha dovuto affrontare un esercito di creature infernali.He had to face an army of unholy creatures.
- Il suo comportamento è stato sacrilego.His behavior was sacrilegious.
- Hanno compiuto un atto sacrilego nel tempio.They committed a sacrilegious act in the temple.
- Non voglio compiere un gesto sacrilego.I do not want to perform a sacrilegious gesture.
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are discussing a controversial movie scene.
- FrancescoHai visto quella scena nel film?Did you see that scene in the movie?
- MartinaSì, trovo che sia un gesto sacrilego.Yes, I find it to be an unholy gesture.
- FrancescoSono d'accordo con te, Martina.I agree with you, Martina.
- MartinaÈ davvero scioccante.It is truly shocking.
