benvenuto nel gruppo
/ben.veˈnu.to nel ˈɡrup.po/word by word
The English phrase 'welcome to a group' is translated into Italian as benvenuto nel gruppo.
This phrase is a greeting used to make someone feel accepted and happy when they join a group.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'welcome in the group' because nel is a contraction of in (in) and il (the).
Which one should you use?
While English uses the preposition 'to', the Italian phrase uses nel (in the), which is the standard way to express being welcomed into a membership or community.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word benvenuto must agree in gender and number with the people being welcomed. Use benvenuta nel gruppo when welcoming a woman, and use benvenuti nel gruppo when welcoming a group of two or more people.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 6 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word benvenuto is a calque, meaning it was created by translating a Frankish term word-for-word into Latin to mirror the logic of Proto-Germanic words like 'welcome'.
- The word benvenuto is actually a description of an action, literally meaning someone who has 'come well'. It uses the past participle of the verb venire, meaning 'to come'.
- If you are welcoming a group consisting of one man and one woman, you must use the masculine plural benvenuti.
Examples in context
- Ciao a tutti e benvenuti! Sono felice che siate qui.Hi everyone and welcome! I'm glad you're here.
- Siete i benvenuti! Spero vi divertiate questa sera.You are welcome! I hope you enjoy yourselves tonight.
- Benvenuto nel gruppo, nuovo membro!Welcome to the group, new member!
- Siamo felici di averti qui, benvenuto nel gruppo.We are happy to have you here, welcome to the group.
- Benvenuto nel gruppo di studio!Welcome to the study group!
Example conversation
Matteo greets Giulia on a group chat.
- MatteoCiao Giulia, benvenuto nel gruppo!Hi Giulia, welcome to the group!
- GiuliaGrazie mille, Matteo!Thank you so much, Matteo!
- MatteoSiamo tutti molto entusiasti di conoscerti.We are all very excited to meet you.
- GiuliaAnche io, non vedo l'ora di iniziare.Me too, I can't wait to start.
