soul
word
/ˈsoʊɫ/
sohl
/sˈəʊl/
sohl
Definition
The spiritual part of a person, often believed to live on after the body dies; can also mean the emotional or essential part of something.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or poetic when discussing spirituality; informal or poetic for essence/feeling ("the soul of the city"). Not the same as 'spirit'; 'soul music' refers to a specific music genre.
Spanish: almaPortuguese (BR): almaPortuguese (PT): almaChinese (Simplified): 灵魂Chinese (Traditional): 靈魂Hindi: आत्माArabic: روحBengali: আত্মা - প্রাণ - সত্তাRussian: душаJapanese: 魂（たましい）Vietnamese: linh hồn - tâm hồn - cốt lõiKorean: 영혼 - 마음Turkish: ruh - öz (bir şeyin özü)Urdu: روح - جانIndonesian: jiwa - roh - inti
Example Sentences
The city has a unique soul.
basic
You could see the pain in her soul after the accident.
natural
That song really touches my soul.
natural
Many people believe the soul lives forever.
basic
He poured his soul into the painting.
basic
There wasn't a soul in sight on the street last night.
natural