nel fine settimana
/nel ˈfi.ne set.tiˈma.na/word by word
The English phrase 'on the weekend' is translated into Italian as nel fine settimana.
Nel fine settimana is used to describe something that happens during the Saturday and Sunday of a week.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase nel fine settimana literally translates to 'in the end of the week'.
Which one should you use?
While nel fine settimana is the standard Italian way to say 'on the weekend', you may also encounter the anglicism nel weekend, which is very common in casual conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition nel is a contraction of in (in) and il (the), which is the standard way to express 'on/during the' for this time period.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of nel fine settimana is /nel ˈfi.ne set.tiˈma.na/. It consists of 6 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The term fine settimana serves as a calque, a word-for-word translation of the French phrase fin de semaine.
- In Italy, the fine settimana often includes the passeggiata, a traditional social stroll through the town center to see and be seen.
- The word settimana is a linguistic relative of the English word 'september', as both share the same Latin root for the number seven.
Examples in context
- Nel fine settimana mi occuperò del giardino.On the weekend I will take care of the garden.This sentence shows how to use nel fine settimana to describe a future activity.Tatoeba #11537406 by carlosalberto, translation #11537400 by carlosalberto
- Spero di poter parlare con lei il fine settimana.I hope to be able to talk to you on the weekend.
- Possiamo fissare una riunione nel weekend?Can we schedule a meeting in the weekend?
- Sarò disponibile durante il weekend per rispondere alle sue domande.I will be available during the weekend to answer your questions.
- Ci vediamo il weekend.See you on the weekend.
- Il weekend inizia sabato mattina.The weekend starts on Saturday morning.
- Andremo in vacanza durante il fine settimana prolungato.We will go on vacation during the long weekend.
- Cosa farai nel fine settimana?What will you do on the weekend?
- Andrò al mare nel fine settimana.I will go to the seaside on the weekend.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their upcoming plans.
- SofiaHai programmi particolari nel fine settimana?Do you have any special plans on the weekend?
- FrancescoNo, resterò a casa a riposare.No, I will stay at home to rest.
- SofiaAnche io voglio rilassarmi un po'.I want to relax a bit too.
- FrancescoBuon riposo allora, Sofia!Have a good rest then, Sofia!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (nel, fine, settimana) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fine, settimana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
