Buona pensione
Buona pensione is the Italian way to say happy retirement.
The phrase is used to wish someone a joyful and relaxing life after they stop working.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'Good pension', as pensione is the word used for both the monthly payment and the state of being retired.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective buona (good) must be in the feminine singular form to agree with the feminine singular noun pensione.
Did you know?
- The word pensione shares a root with the English word 'pension', but both are distant cousins of the word 'pendulum' via the Latin root for 'weighing'.
- The term pensione also refers to a 'boarding house' or 'guest house' in Italy.
- The word pensione comes from the Latin pēnsiōnem, which is related to the concept of 'weighing' or 'calculating' payments.
Examples in context
- Buona pensione, caro amico!Happy retirement, dear friend!
- Ti auguro una buona pensione.I wish you a happy retirement.
- Buona pensione a tutti voi!Happy retirement to all of you!
Example conversation
At a small office party for a departing colleague.
- AlessandroGiulia, finalmente è il tuo ultimo giorno!Giulia, finally it's your last day!
- GiuliaSì, sono molto emozionata.Yes, I am very excited.
- AlessandroBuona pensione, Giulia!Happy retirement, Giulia!
- GiuliaGrazie mille, Alessandro!Thanks a lot, Alessandro!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pensione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
