buon fine settimana
/ˈbwɔn ˈfi.ne set.tiˈma.na/word by word
The English phrase "happy weekend" is translated into Italian as buon fine settimana.
buon fine settimana is a friendly wish used to hope someone has an enjoyable Saturday and Sunday. It is typically used as a parting wish at the end of a work week, such as on a Friday.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of buon (good), fine (end) and settimana (week).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbwɔn ˈfi.ne set.tiˈma.na/. The phrase has 6 syllables, and the first syllable is stressed.
Did you know?
- The word settimana comes from the Latin word for 'seventh', because the week is defined by the seventh day. This makes it a distant relative of the English word 'september', which was originally the seventh month of the Roman calendar.
- The word fine in fine settimana means 'end', but if you change the stress to the first syllable, fìne means 'fine' or 'thin'. The meaning of the phrase relies entirely on the correct stress of that single word.
- While buon fine settimana is the literal translation, Italians often simply say buon weekend in modern, informal settings.
Examples in context
- Gentile Signor Rossi, le auguro un buon fine settimana. Si rilassi e goda il tempo libero!Dear Mr. Rossi, I wish you a happy weekend. Relax and enjoy your free time!
- Ciao Maria, buon weekend! Spero che tu possa rilassarti e divertirti con i tuoi amici!Hi Maria, happy weekend! I hope you can relax and have fun with your friends!
- Buon fine settimana a tutti!Happy weekend to everyone!
- Ti auguro un buon fine settimana.I wish you a happy weekend.
- Grazie, anche a te, buon fine settimana!Thanks, you too, happy weekend!
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are leaving the office on a Friday afternoon.
- SofiaCiao Francesco, ci vediamo lunedì!Bye Francesco, see you on Monday!
- FrancescoSì, ciao Sofia, buon fine settimana!Yes, bye Sofia, happy weekend!
- SofiaGrazie, anche a te!Thanks, you too!
- FrancescoA presto!See you soon!
