il nulla
nothing · anything
Indica l’assenza totale di qualcosa o di qualcuno, il vuoto assoluto.
Word: nulla
Meaning:
The Italian word "nulla" translates to "nothing" or "none" in English. It is used to indicate the absence of anything, the state of lacking something, or the concept of "nothingness."
Explanation:
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Meaning 1:
- Nothing, zero, or none
- Used when there is an absence of something.
- Example: Non ho visto nulla. — I saw nothing.
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Meaning 2:
- Sometimes used philosophically or in abstract sense to refer to "nothingness."
Parts of the word:
- "nulla" is an indeclinable pronoun but can function as a noun or an adjective in some contexts.
- Derived from Latin nulla meaning "not any."
Synonyms:
- niente — nothing (commonly used synonym)
- zero — zero (more numerical or quantitative)
- nullità — nullity, nothingness (more abstract, noun)
Antonyms:
- tutto — everything
- qualcosa — something
- alcuno — some, any (in certain contexts)
Summary:
"Nulla" is a fundamental and commonly used term in Italian to express the absence or non-existence of anything. It contrasts with expressions indicating presence, quantity, or existence.
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Examples
Oggi non ho fatto nulla a casa.pronoun
Today I did nothing at home.
Non vedo nulla nella stanza.pronoun
I don't see anything in the room.
Hai sentito nulla durante la notte?pronoun
Did you hear anything during the night?
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