Bonum diem
The English phrase "good day" is translated into Latin as Bonum diem.
Bonum diem is used as a greeting or salutation during the period between sunrise and sunset.
Meaning: greeting between sunrise and sunset (intj)
Did you know?
- In the Roman calendar, a 'good day' might be determined by the 'fasti', a list of days that were considered religiously favorable for legal or public business. On 'nefasti' days, certain much-needed activities were actually forbidden.
- The word bonum comes from bonus, which is the root for the English word 'bonus', used to describe something extra and good.
Example conversation
Lucius and Lucia meet on a street in Rome.
- LuciusBonum diem, Lucia!Good day, Lucia!
- LuciaSalve, Luci!Hello, Lucius!
- LuciusQuomodo vales?How are you doing?
- LuciaBene valeo, gratias.I am doing well, thank you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bonum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
