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mantra

mantra

noun MAHN-trah Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Origin: Sanskrit mantra (sacred syllable or formula)

Also means

catchphrase

Usage Note

Mantra is an indeclinable loanword from Sanskrit, invariable in the plural (i mantra). In Italian it is used both in its original religious sense (a sacred sound in Hindu or Buddhist practice) and figuratively for any phrase repeated as a guiding principle or slogan: il suo mantra era 'lavora sodo'.

Examples

"Ripete sempre lo stesso mantra sul risparmio."

Natural Translation

He always repeats the same mantra about saving money.

Literal Translation

He-repeats always the same mantra about-the saving.

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