Lesson 7.1: Days of the Week – Your Weekly Guide in Italian

Lesson 7.1: Days of the Week – Your Weekly Guide in Italian 📅 #

Did you know that Italians start their week on Monday? (Take that, Sunday!) In this lesson, we’ll tackle the Italian days of the week so you can confidently schedule everything from gelato runs to your next chat with Viktor.

What You’ll Learn #

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:

  • Say and recognize the days of the week in Italian.
  • Use them in sentences and questions.
  • Avoid accidentally showing up to the market on a Sunday (when it’s closed).

Days of the Week #

Day Italian English Pronunciation
Monday Lunedì Monday LOO-neh-dee
Tuesday Martedì Tuesday MAR-teh-dee
Wednesday Mercoledì Wednesday MEHR-koh-leh-dee
Thursday Giovedì Thursday JOH-veh-dee
Friday Venerdì Friday VEH-nehr-dee
Saturday Sabato Saturday SAH-bah-toh
Sunday Domenica Sunday Doh-MEH-nee-kah

Key Phrases #

  1. Che giorno è oggi?
    (What day is it today?)

    • Oggi è lunedì. (Today is Monday.)

  2. Che giorno è domani?
    (What day is tomorrow?)

    • Domani è martedì. (Tomorrow is Tuesday.)

  3. Il mercato è aperto il venerdì?
    (Is the market open on Friday?)

    • Sì, il venerdì è aperto. (Yes, it’s open on Friday.)

Example Dialogue #

Scenario: Geoff is planning his week with Viktor.

  • Geoff: Che giorno è oggi? (What day is today?)
  • Viktor: È mercoledì. Hai dimenticato di nuovo? (It’s Wednesday. Did you forget again?)
  • Geoff: Ah sì, mercoledì! A che ora è la lezione di italiano domani? (Ah yes, Wednesday! What time is the Italian lesson tomorrow?)
  • Viktor: Alle dieci di mattina, come sempre. Ma venerdì non hai scuse! (At 10 AM, as always. But on Friday, no excuses!)

Practice Time #

Try these exercises:

  1. Write the Italian word for each day of the week.
  2. Imagine you’re planning a trip. Write a short schedule using Italian days.
    • Example:
      • Lunedì: Vado al mercato. (Monday: I’m going to the market.)
      • Martedì: Ho una lezione di italiano. (Tuesday: I have an Italian lesson.)

Quick Tips #

  1. Start with Monday: Remember, Italian weeks begin with lunedì.
  2. Practice Aloud: Repeating the days helps with memory and pronunciation.
  3. Use Them Daily: Try saying the day in Italian every morning—it’s a great way to start!

Ready for More? #

Head over to Exercise 7.1: Days of the Week Practice to test your knowledge and sharpen your skills!

✨ Bravo! You’ve taken the first step to mastering Italian scheduling. Buona fortuna! 🌟