profezia

prophecy

noun proh-feh-TSEE-ah Rare

Origin: From Greek 'prophēteia', via Latin 'prophetia'.

Usage Note

Profezia refers to a divinely inspired or supernaturally foretold prediction. It is distinct from previsione (forecast) or predizione (prediction), both of which carry no religious connotation. The plural is regular: le profezie. The related adjective is profetico and the agent noun is profeta (m) / profetessa (f).

Examples

"La profezia si è avverata."

Natural Translation

The prophecy came true.

Literal Translation

The prophecy itself is become-true.

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