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How to Say "Thursday" in Italian
Learn to say 'Thursday' in Italian: 'giovedì'. Essential for planning your week and understanding Italian schedules.
giovedì
jwoh-VEH-deeneutral
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Use 'giovedì' when discussing appointments, events, or daily plans that fall on Thursday. It's the standard word for the fourth day of the work week.
Alternatives
- il giovedìUse when referring to Thursdays in general, like 'I always go out on Thursdays'.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'giovedì'
Ensure the 'g' is soft like the 'j' in 'jump', and the 'v' sound is clear.
Confusing with 'giovedi'
The accent on the final 'i' is crucial; without it, the stress is misplaced.
A small cultural note
Thursday is often considered the start of the weekend for some Italians, especially in terms of social activities, sometimes referred to as 'giovedì grasso' (fat Thursday) in certain contexts, though this is more specific to Carnival.
Frequently asked
how to say thursday in italian
The Italian word for Thursday is 'giovedì'. It's pronounced roughly as 'jwoh-VEH-dee'.
what day is giovedi in italy
'Giovedì' is the fourth day of the week in Italy, following Wednesday ('mercoledì') and preceding Friday ('venerdì').
italian days of the week order
The days are lunedì (Monday), martedì (Tuesday), mercoledì (Wednesday), giovedì (Thursday), venerdì (Friday), sabato (Saturday), and domenica (Sunday).
What are the Italian days of the week?
The days of the week in Italian are: lunedì (Monday), martedì (Tuesday), mercoledì (Wednesday), giovedì (Thursday), venerdì (Friday), sabato (Saturday), domenica (Sunday). They are not capitalized in Italian.
How do you say Thursday in Italian?
Thursday in Italian is giovedì. It is pronounced jyo-veh-DEE.
What is Friday in Italian?
Friday in Italian is venerdì. It is pronounced veh-nehr-DEE.
What is Wednesday in Italian?
Wednesday in Italian is mercoledì. It is pronounced mehr-koh-leh-DEE.
