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"Monday" in Italian: lunedì
lunedì
Monday in Italian is lunedì (loo-neh-DEE), masculine, written with an accent on ì. Days are usually lowercase. Di lunedì means on Mondays; lunedì prossimo is next Monday.
Scheduling
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How to pronounce lunedì
Say it
loo-neh-DEE
/lu.neˈdi/
Lunedì stresses DEE: loo-neh-DEE. Keep the accent on the final ì in writing.
"Monday" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lunedì | Monday Day name. | Day name. |
| di lunedì | on Mondays Habit / schedule. | Habit / schedule. |
| lunedì prossimo | next Monday Future plan. | Future plan. |
| buon lunedì | have a good Monday Light greeting. | Light greeting. |
How to use lunedì in real life
- 1Scheduling
Ci vediamo lunedì alle nove.
See you Monday at nine.
Bare lunedì for the day.
- 2Weekly habit
Di lunedì il museo è chiuso.
On Mondays the museum is closed.
Di lunedì for recurring.
- 3Plan change
Lunedì prossimo parto presto.
Next Monday I leave early.
Lunedì prossimo.
Mistakes English speakers make with lunedì
Incorrect: Il Lunedì vado in ufficio.
Correct: Lunedì vado in ufficio.
Days are lowercase; article usually omitted.
Incorrect: Lunedi senza accento.
Correct: Lunedì.
Write the accent: lunedì.
Good to know
Lunedì often feels like the heavy start of the week in Italian jokes and memes. Shops and museums may list orari with di lunedì closures. Buon lunedì appears in messages more than face-to-face.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Fixing a gym day
ChatPal
Preferisci lunedì o martedì per la palestra?
Do you prefer Monday or Tuesday for the gym?
You
Lunedì, dopo il lavoro.
Monday, after work.
ChatPal
Ok. Allora lunedì alle diciannove.
Ok. Then Monday at seven p.m.
You
Perfetto. Se piove, lunedì restiamo comunque.
Perfect. If it rains, Monday we still go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Monday" in Italian
Capital letter?
Usually lowercase in Italian: lunedì.
On Monday?
Lunedì or di lunedì (especially habits).
Next Monday?
Lunedì prossimo.
Why the accent?
Marks stress on the last syllable.
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