bella partita
/ˈbɛl.la parˈti.ta/word by word
In Italian, "good game" is said as bella partita.
bella partita is used to praise a sports match or a competitive event for being exciting or well-played. Note that in casual online gaming, this phrase is less common than using the English phrase "good game" or the acronym "GG".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bella (beautiful/good) and partita (match/game).
Which one should you use?
While bella partita refers specifically to a competitive match or sporting event, the phrase bel gioco refers to the quality of a game or play itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is belle partite.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbɛl.la parˈti.ta/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word partita is also the standard Italian term for a 'tax ID number' (partita IVA), as it represents a divided portion of a tax registry.
- The word partita shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'party', as both stem from the Latin idea of a 'part' or 'section' of a whole.
- While bella partita is used for the event, Italian fans often use the phrase che partita (what a match) to express shock or awe at an unexpected result.
Examples in context
- Era una partita difficile, ma abbiamo fatto del nostro meglioIt was a tough game, but we did our best
- Vinciamo questa partita!Let's win this game!
- Che bella partita!What a good game!
- È stata una bella partita.It was a good game.
- Grazie per la bella partita.Thanks for the good game.
Example conversation
Two friends are leaving a tennis court after a match.
- SofiaBella partita, Lorenzo!Good game, Lorenzo!
- LorenzoSì, è stata molto intensa.Yes, it was very intense.
- SofiaSei stato bravissimo oggi.You were very good today.
- LorenzoGrazie, Sofia, anche tu!Thanks, Sofia, you too!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (bella, partita) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bella, partita, CC BY-SA 4.0.
