Buon anniversario di matrimonio
/ˈbwɔn an.ni.verˈsa.rjo di ma.triˈmɔ.njo/word by word
The Italian phrase for "happy wedding anniversary" is Buon anniversario di matrimonio.
This phrase is used as a greeting to congratulate a couple on the anniversary of their marriage.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of buon (good), anniversario (anniversary), di (of) and matrimonio (marriage).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective buon is the truncated form of buono used before a masculine noun starting with a vowel.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 8 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, wedding anniversaries are often celebrated by naming the milestone after a material, such as nozze d'argento for the 25th anniversary and nozze d'oro for the 50th.
- The word matrimonio shares a root with the Latin word 'mater', meaning 'mother', suggesting the historical importance of the maternal line in establishing a new household.
- In some regions of Italy, a couple might be greeted with Auguri! instead of the full phrase, as this single word covers all celebrations and milestones.
Examples in context
- Auguri per il vostro anniversario di matrimonio! Che la vostra unione sia sempre colma di amore e felicità!Congratulations on your wedding anniversary! May your union always be filled with love and happiness!
- Vi auguro un buon anniversario di matrimonio.I wish you a happy wedding anniversary.
- Tanti auguri e buon anniversario di matrimonio.Best wishes and a happy wedding anniversary.
Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are celebrating their anniversary at a restaurant.
- MartinaCaro Lorenzo, buon anniversario di matrimonio!Dear Lorenzo, happy wedding anniversary!
- LorenzoGrazie Martina, buon anniversario anche a te!Thank you Martina, happy anniversary to you too!
- MartinaSiamo una coppia felice.We are a happy couple.
- LorenzoSì, ed è un giorno speciale.Yes, and it is a special day.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (buon, anniversario, di, matrimonio) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anniversario, di, matrimonio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
