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How to Say "Days of the week" in Italian
Learn the Italian days of the week for planning your Italian adventures and conversations.
i giorni della settimana
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Use this when you need to refer to the full list of days, for example, when discussing a weekly schedule or a recurring event. You might say 'Vorrei sapere i giorni della settimana in cui il museo è aperto.'
Alternatives
- i giorni ferialiUse this to specifically mean 'weekdays' (Monday-Friday).
- il fine settimanaUse this to specifically mean 'the weekend'.
Ways to get it wrong
Don't forget the article
It's 'i giorni', not just 'giorni'. The article is essential here.
Double 'l' sound
The double 'l' in 'giorni' needs a clear, sustained 'l' sound, not a quick one.
Frequently asked
how to say monday in italian
Monday is 'lunedì'. It's part of the full phrase 'i giorni della settimana'.
italian days of week capitalized
In Italian, days of the week are typically written in lowercase unless they start a sentence. For example, 'lunedì, martedì, mercoledì...'
what are the italian days of the week
The days are: lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì, venerdì, sabato, and domenica.
How to remember the days of the week in Italian?
Many find it helpful to associate the days with their English counterparts or to use mnemonic devices. Practice saying them aloud regularly to build familiarity.
What are the days of the week in Italian with articles?
In Italian, the days of the week are typically used with the definite article 'il' for most days, except for Saturday and Sunday which use 'il' and 'la' respectively. For example, 'il lunedì' (Monday), 'il martedì' (Tuesday), 'il sabato' (Saturday), 'la domenica' (Sunday).
What to say in Italian when leaving?
Common phrases for leaving include 'Arrivederci' (Goodbye, formal/plural) or 'Ciao' (Bye, informal). You can also say 'A presto' (See you soon).
What are the months of the year in Italian?
The months of the year in Italian are: gennaio, febbraio, marzo, aprile, maggio, giugno, luglio, agosto, settembre, ottobre, novembre, and dicembre. They are similar to their English counterparts but with Italian spelling and pronunciation.
