die dulci fruimini
The English phrase "have a nice day" is translated into Latin as die dulci fruimini.
This phrase is used as a way to say goodbye.
Meaning: goodbye (phrase)
Which one should you use?
If you are speaking to only one person informally, you should use die dulci fruere instead of die dulci fruimini.
Did you know?
- In Latin, the word dulci means 'sweet', so the phrase literally wishes the listener a 'sweet day' rather than a 'nice day'.
- In Ancient Rome, people more commonly used 'Vale' to say goodbye, which literally means 'be well' or 'be strong'.
- The word dulci shares a root with the English word 'dulcet', often used to describe pleasant-sounding music.
Example conversation
Marcus and Claudia are leaving a market.
- MarcusIam vado, Claudia.I am going now, Claudia.
- ClaudiaEgo quoque vado.I am going too.
- MarcusVale, die dulci fruere!Goodbye, have a nice day!
- ClaudiaGratias, Marce!Thanks, Marcus!
