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Italian

giorno

/ˈd͡ʒor.no/noun · masculineA1
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Meaning

day

In a sentence

Oggi è un bel giorno.

Today is a beautiful day.

Che giorno è oggi, martedì o mercoledì?

What day is it today, Tuesday or Wednesday?

Non ci siamo visti per due giorni.

We haven't seen each other for two days.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
giornomasculine · singular
giornimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'giorno' for a 24-hour period; 'dì' is poetic or archaic. Avoid 'dì' in everyday speech.
  • Say 'buongiorno' for 'good morning' until ~4 PM; switch to 'buonasera' afterward.
  • Plural is 'giorni,' but 'giornate' emphasizes duration (e.g., 'lunghe giornate' = long days).

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