felicità coniugale
The English phrase 'wedded bliss' can be translated into Italian as felicità coniugale.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of felicità (happiness) and coniugale (marital/conjugal).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
felicità coniugale and felicità matrimoniale are both formal ways to refer to the happiness found within matrimony. felicità coniugale is specifically used in formal or literary contexts rather than in casual conversation.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the concept of marital happiness is often tied to the famiglia allargata, or extended family. 'Bliss' is frequently seen as a collective state involving in-laws and grandparents rather than just a couple.
- The Latin root of felicità, 'felix', originally meant 'fruitful' or 'fertile' rather than just 'happy'. In ancient times, a 'happy' person was someone who produced a bountiful harvest.
- If you wanted to describe the same feeling with more passion, you might use beatitudine instead of felicità, as the former implies a higher, almost divine state of bliss.
Examples in context
- Desiderano solo la felicità coniugale.They only desire wedded bliss.
- La felicità coniugale è un traguardo importante.Wedded bliss is an important milestone.
- Non è facile raggiungere la felicità coniugale.It is not easy to reach wedded bliss.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are talking about a couple's anniversary.
- LorenzoGuarda quanto sono radiosi i due sposi!Look how radiant the newlyweds are!
- SofiaSì, sembrano vivere in una perfetta felicità coniugale.Yes, they seem to be living in perfect wedded bliss.
- LorenzoSperiamo che questo sentimento duri per sempre.Let's hope this feeling lasts forever.
- SofiaSì, Lorenzo, spero proprio che sia così.Yes, Lorenzo, I really hope that is the case.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coniugale, felicità, CC BY-SA 4.0.
