buongiorno a tutti
/ˌbwɔnˈd͡ʒor.no a ˈtut.ti/word by word
buongiorno a tutti is the Italian phrase for "good morning, everyone!"
This phrase is the standard way to greet a group of people in the morning. Depending on the level of familiarity, you can modify it. Adding ragazzi to the end, as in buongiorno a tutti ragazzi!, makes the greeting more colloquial and informal. Alternatively, you can say Ehi a tutti, buongiorno! to add a sense of excitement or familiarity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of buongiorno (good day) and a tutti (to everyone).
Which one should you use?
The form buongiorno a tutti is used when addressing a group of men or a mixed-gender group. If the group you are addressing consists entirely of women, use buongiorno a tutte instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing an all-female group, the pronoun changes from the masculine/mixed tutti to the feminine tutte, resulting in buongiorno a tutte.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˌbwɔnˈdʒor.no a ˈtut.ti/. It has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- If you enter a small local shop or cafe in the morning, it is customary to say buongiorno to the entire room, even if you only intend to speak to the shopkeeper.
- In Italy, a buongiorno is often accompanied by a light touch on the shoulder or a cheek kiss among friends, but a formal nod is preferred when addressing a professional group.
- The preposition a in this phrase is an ancient linguistic remnant, derived from the Latin 'ad' which signaled direction or movement toward a target.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno a tutti! Sono felice di essere qui oggi.Good morning, everyone! I'm happy to be here today.
- Il professore ha detto: "Buongiorno a tutti".The professor said, "Good morning to everyone."
- Volevo solo dire buongiorno a tutti.I just wanted to say good morning to everyone.
Example conversation
Giulia enters a small office where Matteo and his colleagues are working.
- GiuliaBuongiorno a tutti!Good morning to everyone!
- MatteoBuongiorno, Giulia! Come stai?Good morning, Giulia! How are you?
- GiuliaBene, grazie, Matteo.Fine, thanks, Matteo.
- MatteoPrendi un caffè, se vuoi.Have a coffee, if you want.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (buongiorno, a, tutti) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, buongiorno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
