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"Today" in Italian: oggi
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Today in Italian is oggi (OH-jee). Put it first or last: oggi lavoro or lavoro oggi. Oggi pomeriggio means this afternoon, and oggi sera means this evening.
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How to pronounce oggi
Say it
OH-jee
/ˈɔd.dʒi/
Oggi is OH-jee with a soft j and a held double g. Stress OH. Keep both vowels short.
"Today" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| oggi | today The day happening now. | The day happening now. |
| oggi pomeriggio | this afternoon Later part of today. | Later part of today. |
| oggi sera | this evening / tonight Evening plans. | Evening plans. |
| da oggi | from today Starting today. | Starting today. |
How to use oggi in real life
- 1Work chat
Oggi lavoro da casa.
Today I'm working from home.
Oggi at the start is natural.
- 2Making a plan
Ci vediamo oggi pomeriggio in centro?
Shall we meet this afternoon in the centre?
Oggi pomeriggio.
- 3Shop sign talk
Oggi il museo chiude alle sei.
Today the museum closes at six.
Oggi with a schedule.
Mistakes English speakers make with oggi
Incorrect: Il oggi è bello.
Correct: Oggi è bello. / Oggi fa bello.
Oggi does not take an article.
Incorrect: Today vado al mare.
Correct: Oggi vado al mare.
Use oggi, not English today.
Good to know
Oggi pairs constantly with meal and outing words: oggi a pranzo, oggi sera. Shop hours often change on holidays, so asking cosa fai oggi? is practical travel chat.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a spontaneous city day
ChatPal
Oggi sei libero dopo pranzo?
Are you free today after lunch?
You
Sì. Oggi pomeriggio posso uscire.
Yes. This afternoon I can go out.
ChatPal
Allora oggi visitiamo il mercato.
Then today we'll visit the market.
You
Perfetto. Oggi sera cucino io.
Perfect. This evening I'll cook.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Today" in Italian
Where does oggi go in the sentence?
Often at the beginning: Oggi studio. End position also works: Studio oggi.
How do I say this evening?
Oggi sera or simply stasera.
Does oggi need an article?
No. Never say l'oggi in this everyday meaning.
How do I say from today?
Da oggi: Da oggi parlo solo italiano a colazione.
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