Com'è andato il weekend?
The English phrase "how was your weekend" can be said in Italian as Com'è andato il weekend?
Com'è andato il weekend? is a question used to ask someone about their experiences and activities during the previous Saturday and Sunday.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Com'è andato literally translates to "How did it go".
How does it change in a sentence?
This phrase uses the third person singular of the verb andare (to go) to ask how an event or period of time proceeded.
When do people say it?
A common and natural response to this question is Bene, grazie! (Good, thanks!).
Did you know?
- If you ask this on a Monday, it is customary to follow the answer with E il tuo? to return the question, as omitting it can seem abrupt.
- If you were in Sicily, the equivalent masculine article for 'the' might sound more like lu rather than the standard il used in the phrase.
- While Com'è andato il weekend? is common, Italians often use fine settimana in more formal writing or professional emails.
Examples in context
- Ciao! Come è stato il tuo weekend?Ciao! How was your weekend?
- Ehi, com'è andato il weekend?Hey, how was your weekend?
- Ciao Martina, com'è andato il weekend?Hi Martina, how was your weekend?
Example conversation
Two colleagues meeting at the office on Monday morning.
- MatteoBuongiorno Martina, com'è andato il weekend?Good morning Martina, how was your weekend?
- MartinaBene, grazie! Ho visitato un museo.Good, thanks! I visited a museum.
- MatteoChe bello! Era interessante?How nice! Was it interesting?
- MartinaSì, moltissimo. E il tuo?Yes, very much. And yours?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries il, weekend, CC BY-SA 4.0.
