festa di inaugurazione della casa
The English term housewarming is translated into Italian as festa di inaugurazione della casa.
The phrase festa di inaugurazione della casa is used to describe the formal or semi-formal event of celebrating a new home.
Meaning: party (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of festa (party), di inaugurazione (of inauguration) and della casa (of the house).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This long, descriptive phrase is more formal and descriptive than the English single-word term 'housewarming'.
Did you know?
- The term inaugurazione shares a Latin root with the English word 'augur'. In ancient Rome, an augur was a religious official who interpreted the flight of birds to predict the future.
- In some Italian regions, a festa di inaugurazione della casa involves scaramanzia or superstitions. Guests may bring bread or salt into the new casa to guarantee prosperity for the owners.
- While English speakers use 'housewarming' to imply warmth and comfort, the Italian inaugurazione carries a much more ceremonial weight, often sounding as if you are opening a museum or a public building.
Examples in context
- Organizziamo una festa di inaugurazione della casa sabato.We are organizing a housewarming party on Saturday.
- Ti invito alla mia festa di inaugurazione della casa.I am inviting you to my housewarming party.
- La festa di inaugurazione della casa è stata divertente.The housewarming party was fun.
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are talking about a new apartment.
- MatteoGiulia, farai una festa di inaugurazione della casa?Giulia, will you have a housewarming party?
- GiuliaSì, Matteo, la faccio il prossimo weekend.Yes, Matteo, I am having it next weekend.
- MatteoOttimo, posso invitare anche i nostri amici?Great, can I invite our friends too?
- GiuliaCerto, più persone sono i benvenuti!Of course, the more people the better!
