Ci vediamo la prossima settimana
To say "see you next week" in Italian, use Ci vediamo la prossima settimana.
This phrase is used to say goodbye to someone you expect to meet again the following week.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally "We see each other the next week". The part ci vediamo is the reflexive form of the verb vedere (to see).
Which one should you use?
Ci vediamo la prossima settimana is the standard way to express the sentiment, while Ci vediamo settimana prossima is an informal alternative.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Ci vediamo la prossima settimana is common in both casual and standard settings, but is most natural among acquaintances or colleagues. The alternative Ci vediamo settimana prossima is labeled as informal.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Ci vediamo la prossima settimana, the verb vediamo is in the first-person plural present tense, which is the standard way to express a future intention of meeting in Italian.
Did you know?
- The particle ci in this context is an ancient remnant that some linguists believe may have originated from the Latin word 'hinc', meaning 'from here'.
- While ci vediamo is used for 'see you', the word ci can also function as a location marker meaning 'there'. This allows the phrase to subtly imply seeing someone in a specific place.
Examples in context
- Non vedo l'ora di vederti la prossima settimana!I can't wait to see you next week!
- Buon fine settimana e ci vediamo la prossima!Have a nice weekend, and see you next week!
- Ci vediamo la prossima settimana, ciao!See you next week, bye!
- Ok, ci vediamo la prossima settimana in ufficio.Ok, see you next week at the office.
- Ci vediamo la prossima settimana per il caffè.See you next week for coffee.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are finishing their Friday shift at work.
- AlessandroBuon fine settimana, Sofia.Have a good weekend, Sofia.
- SofiaGrazie, anche a te, Alessandro.Thanks, you too, Alessandro.
- AlessandroCi vediamo la prossima settimana.See you next week.
- SofiaA presto!See you soon!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ci, la, settimana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
