Sin
Definition
Sin refers to an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
- Verb
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /sɪn/
- Respelling: SIN (with "SIN" rhyming with "bin" and "win")
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /sɪn/
- Respelling: SIN (similar to American English, with "SIN" rhyming with "bin" and "win")
In both dialects, "sin" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, as in "bin" or "win." The pronunciation of "sin" is consistent between American and British English, reflecting the word's simple and direct phonetic structure.
Etymology
The word "sin" has its roots in Old English, stemming from the original term "synn." It's traced back to Proto-Germanic *sun(d)jo, and further to Proto-Indo-European *snt-yo, from the root *es-ont, i.e., being.
Derivatives
- Sinful
- Sinner
- Sinlessness
- Sinning
- Unsinning
Synonyms
- Transgression
- Wrongdoing
- Iniquity
Antonyms
- Virtue
- Righteousness
- Good deed
Usage
The term "sin" is widely used in religious, moral, and philosophical discussions to denote actions or behaviors deemed unacceptable by a moral or divine law. It's also utilized metaphorically in various contexts to express a severe error or misdeed.
Related Terms
- Atonement
- Repentance
- Redemption
Detailed Definition
Noun
- Moral Wrongdoing: An act regarded as a serious or regrettable fault, offense, or omission.
- Example: Committing a sin may lead to feelings of guilt or shame.
- Religious Transgression: An act against the will or law of a deity or divine entity.
- Example: In many religions, adherents seek forgiveness for their sins.
Verb
- Commit a Sin: To perform an act of moral or religious wrongdoing.
- Example: He felt remorse after sinning.
sin
In the lush garden, the serpent's offer of the forbidden fruit became a symbol of original sin, casting a long shadow on the fate of mankind.
The sin of envy was etched deeply in the figure's green eyes, gazing upon a world of wealth that was just beyond their grasp.
The Icarian figure, with wings like those of a fallen angel, seemed to plummet from the heavens, as if cast out for a celestial sin.
🇨🇳 Mandarin (Simplified Chinese)
- 罪 (zuì) - Moral wrongdoing
- IPA Pronunciation: /t͡swaɪ̯˥/
- Respelling in English: tswai
- 正弦 (zhèngxián) - Sine in mathematics
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʈ͡ʂəŋ˥˩ ɕjɛn˧˥/
- Respelling in English: zheng-syen
🇮🇳 Hindi
- पाप (pāp) - Moral wrongdoing
- IPA Pronunciation: /paːp/
- Respelling in English: paap
🇪🇸 Spanish
- pecado
- IPA Pronunciation: /peˈkado/
- Respelling in English: peh-KAH-do
- seno
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈseno/
- Respelling in English: SAY-no
🇫🇷 French
- péché
- IPA Pronunciation: /pe.ʃe/
- Respelling in English: peh-SHAY
- sinus
- IPA Pronunciation: /si.nys/
- Respelling in English: see-NOOS
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- خطيئة (khata'ia) - Moral wrongdoing
- IPA Pronunciation: /xɑtˤiːʔa/
- Respelling in English: kha-TEE-ah
🇧🇩 Bengali
- পাপ (pāp) - Moral wrongdoing
- IPA Pronunciation: /paːp/
- Respelling in English: paap
🇷🇺 Russian
- грех (grekh) - Moral wrongdoing
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɡrex/
- Respelling in English: grekh
- синус (sinus) - Sine in mathematics
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsʲinʊs/
- Respelling in English: SEE-noos
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- pecado
- IPA Pronunciation: /pɨˈkadu/
- Respelling in English: peh-KAH-doo
- seno
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsenu/
- Respelling in English: SAY-noo
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- dosa
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈdosa/
- Respelling in English: DOH-sah
🇩🇪 German
- Sünde
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈzʏndə/
- Respelling in English: ZUUN-duh
- Sinus
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈziːnʊs/
- Respelling in English: ZEE-noos
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 罪 (tsumi) - Moral wrongdoing
- IPA Pronunciation: /t͡su.mi/
- Respelling in English: tsu-mee
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- tội lỗi
- IPA Pronunciation: /toi˧˥ lwi˧˥/
- Respelling in English: toy lwee
🇰🇷 Korean
- 죄 (joe) - Moral wrongdoing
- IPA Pronunciation: /t͡ʃwe/
- Respelling in English: chwe
🇹🇷 Turkish
- günah
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɟyˈnah/
- Respelling in English: gyoo-NAH
🇵🇰 Urdu
- گناہ (gunāh) - Moral wrongdoing
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɡʊˈnaːh/
- Respelling in English: goo-NAH
