In a sentence
Oggi resto a casa.
Today I'm staying home.
Oggi mangio a casa.
Today I'm eating at home.
Oggi non esco.
Today I'm not going out.
Usage notes
- Use 'oggi' for 'today' in general; 'stamattina/stasera' for 'this morning/evening' specifically.
- Avoid 'oggi giorno'—redundant. Just say 'oggi'.
- No contraction with prepositions: 'da oggi' (not 'd’oggi').
Meaning · noun
the present day
- the present day; nowadays
In a sentence
L'oggi è molto diverso dal passato.
The present day is very different from the past.
Bisogna capire l'oggi per cambiare il domani.
We need to understand today to change tomorrow.
Nell'oggi tutto cambia in fretta.
In today's world everything changes quickly.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| oggi | masculine · singular |
| oggi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually an adverb, not a noun: Oggi lavoro. As a noun, use with article: l’oggi, rare and abstract.
- Use oggi for today in general; use stamattina, oggi pomeriggio, or stasera for specific parts of the day.
- Common in speech and writing. In very formal style, odierno/odierna may replace it as an adjective, not as a standalone adverb.
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