Buona domenica
In Italian, "happy Sunday" is translated as Buona domenica.
Buona domenica is used as a parting wish (like 'Have a good Sunday') rather than a greeting upon arrival.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective buona (good) and the noun domenica (Sunday).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective buona is in the feminine singular form to agree with the feminine noun domenica.
Did you know?
- The Italian word for 'Sunday' is a cognate of the English word 'dominant', as both stem from the Latin root for 'lord' or 'master'.
- In many parts of Italy, Sunday is synonymous with the 'Pranzo della Domenica', or the big family lunch, so the phrase often evokes thoughts of food.
- In Italy, the greeting Buona domenica is often paired with the tradition of the passeggiata, a slow social stroll through the town center before dinner.
Examples in context
- Buona domenica!Happy Sunday!
- Ti auguro una bella domenica.I wish you a lovely Sunday.
- Buona domenica a tutti!Happy Sunday to everyone!
- Buona domenica, a presto!Happy Sunday, see you soon!
Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are parting ways after a coffee in the city.
- MatteoCiao Sofia, ci vediamo domani.Bye Sofia, see you tomorrow.
- SofiaVa bene, Buona domenica, Matteo!Okay, happy Sunday, Matteo!
- MatteoGrazie, anche a te!Thanks, to you too!
- SofiaA presto!See you soon!
