settimana
/set.tiˈma.na/feminine
The English phrase week is settimana in Italian.
Meaning: period of seven days (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of settimana is settimane.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /set.tiˈma.na/.
Did you know?
- The word settimana shares a common linguistic root with the Romanian word săptămână, reflecting their shared Latin heritage.
- In Italy, the settimana is traditionally considered to begin on Sunday, although for business and administrative purposes, Monday is treated as the first day.
- The phrase la prossima settimana is frequently used in Italian to vaguely postpone a task, similar to how English speakers use 'next week' as a polite way to avoid a firm commitment.
Examples in context
- La settimana è finita.The week is over.Tatoeba #1266048 by Guybrush88, translation #1266049 by CM
- Ci paga ogni settimana.You pay us every week.Tatoeba #6176757 by Guybrush88, translation #1817035 by Amastan
- Lo fanno ogni settimana.They do it each week.Tatoeba #1570088 by Guybrush88, translation #1567739 by Spamster
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Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are talking about their schedules.
- GiuliaSei libero la settimana prossima?Are you free next week?
- AlessandroSì, non ho impegni.Yes, I have no commitments.
- GiuliaAllora andiamo al mare!Then let's go to the seaside!
- AlessandroOttima idea, Giulia.Great idea, Giulia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “week” translations and entries settimana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries settimana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
