pace nel mondo
/ˈpa.t͡ʃe nel ˈmon.do/word by word
The English phrase "world peace" is translated into Italian as pace nel mondo.
This phrase refers to the ideology of universal global understanding and non-violence.
Meaning: ideology of universal global understanding and non-violence (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pace (peace), nel (in the) and mondo (world).
Which one should you use?
While pace nel mondo literally means "peace in the world," you may also use the adjective form pace mondiale to describe "world peace" as a single, unified concept.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this specific phrase, the noun pace is feminine and singular and does not take an article.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpa.tʃe nel ˈmon.do/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word mondo shares the same Latin root as the English word 'mundane', which originally referred to things of the earthly world.
- In Italian, a 'peace offering' is not described as a gift for peace, but often as a ramo d'ulivo, meaning an 'olive branch'.
- While pace nel mondo refers to global harmony, the word pace is also used in the phrase fare pace to describe the act of reconciling after a fight.
Examples in context
- Prendi a pugni i nazisti per la pace nel mondo.Punch Nazis for world peace.This sentence shows how to use pace nel mondo in a forceful context.Tatoeba #7844899 by JeanM, translation #7811074 by shekitten
- Discussi con lui sulla pace nel mondo per un'ora.I disputed with him about world peace for an hour.This sentence demonstrates using pace nel mondo as a topic of discussion.Tatoeba #1815015 by Guybrush88, translation #284443 by Zifre
- Dovremmo fare ogni sforzo per mantenere la pace nel mondo.We should make every effort to maintain world peace.This sentence illustrates the use of pace nel mondo regarding the effort to maintain it.Tatoeba #894656 by Guybrush88, translation #22870 by CK
- Egregi ospiti, oggi desidero parlarvi dell'importanza della pace mondiale.Dear guests, today I want to speak to you about the importance of world peace.
- La pace nel mondo è fondamentale per il futuro delle prossime generazioni.World peace is fundamental for the future of the coming generations.
- Penso che dovremmo fare di tutto per promuovere la pace nel mondo intero.I think we should do everything we can to promote world peace.
- Non capisco perché le guerre esistano ancora oggi. Dovremmo invece puntare alla pace globale.I don't understand why wars still exist today. We should aim for global peace instead.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are discussing their hopes for the future.
- AlessandroSogni ancora la pace nel mondo, Giulia?Do you still dream of world peace, Giulia?
- GiuliaSì, credo che sia l'unico modo per sopravvivere.Yes, I believe it is the only way to survive.
- AlessandroMa sembra un obiettivo quasi impossibile oggi.But it seems like an almost impossible goal today.
- GiuliaForse, ma dobbiamo comunque lottare per la pace nel mondo.Maybe, but we must still fight for world peace.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (pace, nel, mondo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
