Buona Epifania
Buona Epifania is the Italian way to say happy epiphany.
Buona Epifania is used as a greeting to wish someone a happy Epiphany holiday.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective buona (good) and the noun Epifania (Epiphany).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective buona is in the feminine singular form to agree with the feminine singular noun Epifania.
Did you know?
- In some Italian regions, it is customary to leave shoes outside the window or door on the night of Epifania for la Befana to fill with candy or coal.
- The word Epifania is a linguistic cousin to the character Befana, as both stem from the same Greek root meaning 'appearance' or 'manifestation'.
- In Italy, the phrase L'Epifania tutte le feste conclude is a common saying meaning that the Epiphany closes all the holiday celebrations starting from Christmas.
Examples in context
- Buona Epifania! Possa questa giornata portare gioia e prosperità nella tua vita.Happy Epiphany! May this day bring joy and prosperity to your life.
- Auguri di Buona Epifania! Che il nuovo anno ti porti tanta felicità e serenità.Greetings of Happy Epiphany! May the new year bring you much happiness and serenity.
- Felice Epifania! Che questa giornata sia piena di sorprese e gioia.Happy Epiphany! May this day be full of surprises and joy.
- Buona Epifania a tutti!Happy Epiphany to everyone!
- Ti auguro una Buona Epifania.I wish you a happy Epiphany.
- Buona Epifania, caro amico.Happy Epiphany, dear friend.
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro meet at a cafe on January 6th.
- GiuliaCiao Alessandro, Buona Epifania!Hi Alessandro, Happy Epiphany!
- AlessandroGrazie Giulia, anche a te!Thanks Giulia, to you too!
- GiuliaHai portato i dolci per la festa?Did you bring the sweets for the party?
- AlessandroSì, li ho presi appena prima di uscire.Yes, I picked them up just before leaving.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Epifania, CC BY-SA 4.0.
