Meaning
god
In a sentence
Per molti, Dio è importante.
For many people, God is important.
Pensi davvero che esista un dio?
Do you really think a god exists?
Nella storia c'è un dio del mare.
In the story there is a god of the sea.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dio | masculine · singular |
| dei | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'dio' for singular God in religious contexts; 'dei' for plural gods (mythology).
- Avoid capitalizing 'dio' unless starting a sentence or referring to the Christian God.
- In exclamations like 'Dio mio!', it’s informal and emotional, not blasphemous in Italy.
- plural dei