Meaning
sap, lymph, lifeblood
- the vital fluid circulating in plants (sap)
- the colorless fluid circulating in animal tissues (lymph)
- lifeblood or vital energy sustaining an organization or activity
In a sentence
In primavera la linfa ricomincia a scorrere attraverso i rami degli alberi.
In spring, sap begins flowing through tree branches again.
I giovani ricercatori portano nuova linfa a questo istituto scientifico.
The young researchers bring new lifeblood to this scientific institute.
L'entusiasmo dei volontari rappresenta la linfa vitale del nostro progetto.
The volunteers' enthusiasm represents the lifeblood of our project.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| linfa | feminine · singular |
| linfe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used idiomatically as 'linfa vitale' (lifeblood, vital energy).
- Standard feminine noun ending in '-a', plural in '-e'.