a domani
/a doˈma.ni/word by word
The Italian phrase for "see you tomorrow" is a domani.
a domani is used as a parting expression when you are certain you will see the person the following day.
Meaning: see you tomorrow (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition a (to/at) and the noun domani (tomorrow).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /a doˈma.ni/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word domani comes from the Late Latin dē māne, which originally meant 'early in the morning' rather than the entire next day.
- Italians may pair a domani with a light touch on the arm or a double cheek kiss, as the phrase usually implies a friendly or close relationship.
- In many parts of Italy, if you are leaving a shop or a cafe, it is more common to say arrivederci rather than a domani, even if you intend to return the next day.
Examples in context
- OK, spiacente, a domani.OK, sorry, see you tomorrow.This sentence shows how to use a domani when apologizing.Tatoeba #4150443 by Guybrush88, translation #3096275 by CM
- Buona notte Tatoeba. A domani.Good night, Tatoeba. See you tomorrow.This sentence shows a domani used after saying good night.Tatoeba #1979367 by Guybrush88, translation #1698425 by Amastan
- A domani.See you tomorrow.This sentence is a simple use of a domani.Tatoeba #602015 by Guybrush88, translation #497969 by CM
- Buongiorno! Ci vediamo domani?Hello! Will we see each other tomorrow?
- Ciao, a domani!Hi, see you tomorrow!
- Sì, ci si vede domani in centro.Yes, we'll see each other tomorrow downtown.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are leaving a coffee shop after meeting.
- SofiaCiao Matteo, a domani!Bye Matteo, see you tomorrow!
- MatteoA domani, Sofia!See you tomorrow, Sofia!
- SofiaStasera ci sentiamo per telefono.We will talk on the phone tonight.
- MatteoVa bene, ciao!Okay, bye!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (a, domani) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, domani, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.