buongiorno amici
The English phrase "good morning friends" is translated into Italian as buongiorno amici.
buongiorno amici is a friendly greeting used to address a group of people in the morning. It implies a level of familiarity or friendship with the group. In Italy, buongiorno is typically used until early afternoon.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of buongiorno (good day) and amici (friends).
Which one should you use?
You can use Buongiorno cari amici to say "good morning dear friends".
How does it change in a sentence?
If the group of friends consists exclusively of females, the plural form changes to the feminine buongiorno amiche.
Did you know?
- In Italy, greeting a group of amici often involves 'il bacio', or two kisses on the cheeks, starting with the left side.
- The word giorno is a linguistic relative of the English word 'journey', as both stem from the idea of a day's travel.
- While buongiorno is a greeting, it is also used as a formal way to say 'goodbye' when leaving a place in the morning.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno amici, come state oggi?Good morning friends, how are you today?
- Buongiorno amici, come state?Good morning friends, how are you?
- Buongiorno amici, che bella giornata!Good morning friends, what a beautiful day!
Example conversation
Alessandro walks into a café where Sofia is sitting with a group.
- AlessandroBuongiorno amici!Good morning friends!
- SofiaCiao Alessandro, vieni a sederti!Hi Alessandro, come sit down!
- AlessandroGrazie Sofia, prendo un caffè.Thanks Sofia, I'll have a coffee.
- SofiaOttima idea, lo prendo anche io.Great idea, I'll have one too.
