Meaning
psyche, mind
- The human mind, soul, or mental structure.
- A full-length pivoting standing mirror (cheval glass).
In a sentence
Il trauma infantile ha segnato profondamente la sua psiche.
Childhood trauma deeply marked his psyche.
Questo studio analizza i meccanismi della psiche umana.
This study analyzes the mechanisms of the human psyche.
Lo stress prolungato ha un impatto negativo sulla psiche.
Prolonged stress has a negative impact on the mind.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| psiche | feminine · singular |
| psiche | feminine · plural |
| psiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable in the plural: le psiche (though plural usage is rare).
- Requires the definite article la (la psiche) despite starting with ps-.