"Lui cammina sull'acqua."
Translation:He walks on water.
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That's actually a really interesting bit. The pronunciation of Zeus in classical Greek is "Zd-ay-oos" with a very strong d sound behind the z. The Latin word became Deus, pronounced "Day-oos" referring to divinity in general. This then became Dios in Spanish, Dio in Italian, and Dieu in French, referring to the Judeo-Christian God. No relation to the word Jesus though! That percolates down from Hebrew. :D
Actually, it's DZ rather than ZD. Trust me, I majored in Greek. Hell, maybe I did maybe I didn't, but that's the way it is.
It could also be a colloquial way of saying that he is without fault, i.e. perfect.
In the U.S,, this sentence would describe someone who cannot do wrong. For example, someone who gets the highest performance rating from his boss might be described this way by his (envious?) co-workers. Of course, the religious connotation is also used when appropriate, but I believe I have heard the former more often.
Alternatively, it's the middle of winter. Just don't ride your horse across it.
Thanks duolingo! Now when I see someone walking on water I can immediately use that phrase.
This actually makes more sense than "We eat on the water" because "walk on water" is a common expression.
"Unlike us he must have been sober. Marching away on top of his lake. The Savior of all souls"
