Significati di Sigh in italiano

La parola "sigh" in inglese viene utilizzata per descrivere l'atto di espirare profondamente e lentamente attraverso la bocca, spesso come espressione di emozioni come sollievo, tristezza, frustrazione o rassegnazione. È un verbo e può essere usato sia in contesti formali che informali, ma è più comune nel linguaggio quotidiano.

Esempi di utilizzo:

"She let out a sigh of relief when she heard the good news." (Ha espirato un sospiro di sollievo quando ha sentito la buona notizia.)
"He sighed heavily after finishing his work." (Ha sospirato pesantemente dopo aver finito il suo lavoro.)
"With a sigh, she closed the book." (Con un sospiro, ha chiuso il libro.)

La parola può essere utilizzata da chiunque, ma è frequentemente impiegata in contesti in cui si esprimono stati d'animo o reazioni emotive. Ad esempio, può essere usata da studenti, professionisti o in conversazioni quotidiane tra amici.

Frazioni comuni e espressioni:

"Sigh of relief": sospiro di sollievo.
"Sigh deeply": sospirare profondamente.
"Heaving a sigh": emettere un forte sospiro.

Il termine è generalmente informale ma può apparire anche in scritti più formali quando si descrivono emozioni o stati d'animo.

Errori comuni:
Un errore frequente è confondere "sigh" con "sign" (segno), a causa della somiglianza fonetica. È importante non usare "sigh" come sinonimo di "sign".

Parole correlate:
Sinonimi: "exhale" (espirare), "groan" (gemere), "moan" (lamentarsi) possono avere significati simili ma non sempre sono intercambiabili.
Antonimi: "cheer" (gioire), "shout" (gridare) rappresentano emozioni opposte.

Pronuncia:
La parola "sigh" si pronuncia /saɪ/. È importante notare che il suono "igh" produce una vocale lunga simile a quella di "my" o "fly".

Etymologia:
La parola "sigh" deriva dall'inglese antico "sīgan", che significa "sospirare". La sua forma attuale è stata influenzata dal linguaggio medio inglese.

Significati di Sigh in italiano

sospiro

Esempio:

She let out a deep sigh.

Lei emise un sospiro profondo.

He sighed in frustration.

Sospirò per la frustrazione.

Uso: formal/informalContesto: Expressing emotions like relief, frustration, exhaustion, or resignation.

Nota: Sigh can be both a verb and a noun in Italian, translating to 'sospiro' in the noun form when referring to the act of sighing.

sospirare

Esempio:

She sighed and looked out the window.

Lei sospirò e guardò fuori dalla finestra.

He sighed heavily before answering.

Sospirò pesantemente prima di rispondere.

Uso: formal/informalContesto: Act of audibly breathing out to express various emotions.

Nota: The verb 'sospirare' is used to describe the action of sighing, often indicating a deep breath accompanied by a sound.

Sinonimi di Sigh

exhale

To breathe out air noisily and forcefully, often as a sign of relief, exhaustion, or frustration.

Esempio: She let out a deep exhale before speaking.

Nota: Exhale specifically refers to the act of breathing out, while a sigh involves a more audible and expressive exhalation.

breathe out

To expel air from the lungs, often audibly, as a way of expressing emotions such as sadness, resignation, or weariness.

Esempio: He closed his eyes and slowly breathed out, releasing all the tension.

Nota: This synonym directly conveys the action of exhaling air, similar to a sigh, but may not always carry the emotional connotations associated with sighing.

moan

To make a low, prolonged sound expressing pain, discomfort, or sorrow.

Esempio: The wind made the old house creak and moan as if it were alive.

Nota: While moaning can convey a similar sense of emotional release as sighing, it tends to be more associated with sounds of pain or distress rather than resignation or relief.

Espressioni e frasi comuni di Sigh

Let out a sigh

To audibly exhale in a way that expresses relief, exhaustion, or frustration.

Esempio: She let out a deep sigh after a long day at work.

Nota: This phrase emphasizes the act of exhaling audibly, rather than just the simple act of sighing.

Heave a sigh of relief

To sigh deeply as a sign of being relieved or reassured.

Esempio: When he heard the good news, he heaved a sigh of relief.

Nota: This phrase specifically indicates a deep sigh that signifies relief or comfort.

Sigh of resignation

A sigh that expresses acceptance of a situation that is difficult or unwelcome.

Esempio: She let out a sigh of resignation when she realized she had missed the deadline.

Nota: This phrase conveys a sense of accepting a situation without much hope for change.

Sigh with contentment

To sigh in a way that shows satisfaction, happiness, or peace.

Esempio: As she sat by the fireplace with a cup of tea, she sighed with contentment.

Nota: This phrase indicates a sigh of satisfaction or pleasure rather than a sigh of frustration or exhaustion.

Long sigh

A sigh that is extended or drawn out, often indicating deep emotions or thoughts.

Esempio: He let out a long sigh before starting the difficult task.

Nota: This phrase highlights the duration or intensity of the sigh, suggesting a deeper emotional state.

Sigh of disappointment

A sigh that conveys a sense of being let down or disheartened.

Esempio: After the results were announced, she couldn't help but let out a sigh of disappointment.

Nota: This phrase specifically relates to expressing disappointment through a sigh.

Heavy sigh

A deep and weighty sigh usually indicating a burdened or troubled state of mind.

Esempio: With a heavy sigh, he admitted his mistake.

Nota: This phrase emphasizes the weight or burden associated with the sigh, suggesting a deeper emotional impact.

Sigh of frustration

A sigh that expresses annoyance, impatience, or exasperation.

Esempio: Unable to figure out the problem, she let out a sigh of frustration.

Nota: This phrase specifically highlights the feeling of frustration conveyed through the sigh.

Collective sigh of relief

A shared expression of relief or relaxation by a group of people.

Esempio: When the storm passed, the entire neighborhood let out a collective sigh of relief.

Nota: This phrase indicates a communal act of sighing that signifies shared relief or comfort.

Espressioni quotidiane (slang) di Sigh

Ugh

Used to express frustration, annoyance, or dissatisfaction.

Esempio: Ugh, I can't believe I forgot my keys again!

Nota: While a sigh typically denotes a sound expressing weariness or relief, 'ugh' is more about expressing irritation or disappointment.

Facepalm

A gesture of bringing one's hand to the face to show disbelief, embarrassment, or frustration.

Esempio: Facepalm, I can't believe I made that mistake.

Nota: Facepalming involves a physical action of placing one's palm on the face, usually in response to a foolish action, unlike a sigh which is a sound.

Eye-roll

A gesture of rolling one's eyes often done to show disbelief, annoyance, or exasperation.

Esempio: She gave him an eye-roll when he made that lame joke.

Nota: An eye-roll involves a visible physical action of rotating the eyes upwards, contrasting with the more audible sigh.

Meh

Used to convey indifference or lack of enthusiasm.

Esempio: I asked him if he wanted to go out, and he just said 'meh'.

Nota: While 'meh' signifies a lack of interest or enthusiasm, a sigh usually conveys a sense of tiredness or relief.

Uff

Often used in South Asian regions to express exasperation, weariness, or frustration.

Esempio: Uff, this traffic is never-ending!

Nota: Similar to a sigh, 'uff' expresses weariness or frustration but is specific to certain cultural contexts where it is commonly used.

Boo-hoo

Used mockingly to imitate someone crying or whining.

Esempio: He kept boo-hooing about his lost wallet all afternoon.

Nota: Unlike a sigh which is a sound of exhalation, 'boo-hoo' is an onomatopoeic term mimicking the sound of crying.

Pfft

Used to indicate disbelief, dismissal, or derision.

Esempio: Pfft, as if I would fall for that trick.

Nota: While sighing conveys a sense of resignation or relief, 'pfft' is more about expressing skepticism or disbelief.

Sigh - Esempi

She let out a deep sigh when she heard the bad news.

Lei lasciò uscire un profondo sospiro quando sentì la brutta notizia.

He sighed with relief when he finally finished the difficult task.

Lui sospirò di sollievo quando finalmente finì il compito difficile.

The old man sighed as he looked out the window, remembering his youth.

L'uomo anziano sospirò mentre guardava fuori dalla finestra, ricordando la sua giovinezza.

Grammatica di Sigh

Sigh - Nome proprio (Proper noun) / Nome proprio, singolare (Proper noun, singular)

Lemma: sigh

Coniugazioni

Sostantivo, plurale (Noun, plural): sighs

Sostantivo, singolare o massa (Noun, singular or mass): sigh

Verbo, tempo passato (Verb, past tense): sighed

Verbo, gerundio o participio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): sighing

Verbo, terza persona singolare presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): sighs

Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): sigh

Verbo, presente non alla terza persona singolare (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): sigh

Sillabe, Separação e Accento

sigh contiene 1 sillabe: sigh

Trascrizione fonetica: ˈsī

sigh , ˈsī (La sillaba rossa è accentata)

Sigh - Importanza e frequenza di utilizzo

L'indice di frequenza e importanza delle parole indica quanto spesso una parola appare in una data lingua. Più piccolo è il numero, più frequentemente la parola viene usata. Le parole più frequentemente usate vanno tipicamente da 1 a 4000.

sigh: 200 - 300 (Estremamente Comune).

Questo indice di importanza ti aiuta a concentrarti sulle parole più utili durante il processo di apprendimento della lingua.

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