ciao di nuovo
/ˈt͡ʃa.o di ˈnwɔ.vo/word by word
The Italian phrase for "hello again" is ciao di nuovo.
While the word ciao can mean both "hello" and "goodbye", in the context of ciao di nuovo, it functions as a greeting.
Meaning: Translations (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ciao (hello/bye) and di nuovo (again/anew).
Which one should you use?
You can also use Ehilà ancora to say "Hey again" in an informal setting.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ciao di nuovo is an informal phrase suitable for friends, family or acquaintances. For a more neutral or formal way to say "hello again", you should use Salve di nuovo.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈtʃa.o di ˈnwɔ.vo/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
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Examples in context
- Ciao di nuovo.Hello again.This example shows the use of ciao di nuovo.Tatoeba #5767434 by Guybrush88, translation #1764868 by Amastan
- Ciao di nuovo, come stai?Hello again, how are you?
- Ciao di nuovo, è un piacere vederti.Hello again, it is a pleasure to see you.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia run into each other at a cafe.
- AlessandroCiao di nuovo, Sofia!Hello again, Sofia!
- SofiaOh, ciao Alessandro!Oh, hello Alessandro!
- AlessandroTi ho vista stamattina.I saw you this morning.
- SofiaSì, che coincidenza!Yes, what a coincidence!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ciao, di, nuovo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ciao, di, nuovo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
