When you're just starting to learn Italian, one of the first things you'll want to know are the days of the week. That's why 'lunedì' is an A1 level word. It's fundamental for basic conversations and understanding schedules. Knowing 'lunedì' helps you talk about when things happen, like appointments or activities. It’s a core building block for more complex sentence structures later on.
When you're learning Italian, knowing the days of the week is really useful, and lunedì is your starting point for the work week. It's pronounced "loo-neh-DEE" with the stress on the last syllable.
In Italian, the days of the week are usually not capitalized, unlike in English. So, you'll always see lunedì written in lowercase unless it's at the beginning of a sentence.
To say "on Monday," you simply use lunedì without a preposition. For example, if you want to say "I work on Monday," you'd say "Lavoro lunedì."
It's a simple word, but mastering the days of the week will quickly help you schedule plans and understand Italian calendars.
§ What 'lunedì' means
- DEFINITION
- The first day of the working week.
So, let's talk about 'lunedì'. This is the Italian word for Monday. Simple, right? Just like in English, 'lunedì' is the day that kicks off the work and school week for most people. It's often associated with getting back into routine after the weekend.
You'll hear 'lunedì' used in all sorts of daily conversations in Italy. Whether you're talking about plans, work, or just the general rhythm of the week, 'lunedì' comes up constantly. It's one of those basic vocabulary words you absolutely need to know from day one.
Think about how often you say or hear 'Monday' in English. It's the same in Italian with 'lunedì'. You'll use it to set appointments, discuss when something happened, or even just express how you feel about the start of the week.
Ci vediamo lunedì al bar. (We'll see each other Monday at the café.)
Here's another example:
Il negozio è chiuso il lunedì mattina. (The shop is closed on Monday morning.)
Notice how in the second example, we used 'il lunedì'. This is common when you're talking about something that happens *every* Monday, or on Mondays in general. It's like saying 'on Mondays' in English.
It's also important to know that in Italian, days of the week are not capitalized unless they start a sentence. So, you'll always write 'lunedì' with a lowercase 'l' unless it's the very first word. This is different from English, where 'Monday' is always capitalized.
Here are some common situations where you'd use 'lunedì':
- To say when an event will take place: La riunione è lunedì alle dieci. (The meeting is Monday at ten.)
- To talk about past events: Sono arrivato a Roma lunedì scorso. (I arrived in Rome last Monday.)
- To express a general habit: Non lavoro il lunedì. (I don't work on Mondays.)
- When wishing someone a good week: Buon lunedì! (Happy Monday!)
As you can see, 'lunedì' is a foundational word. Master it early, and you'll be able to talk about schedules and weekly routines with ease. It's a stepping stone to more complex conversations about time and planning.
So, next time you're planning your week in Italian, you'll know exactly how to refer to that first day. Practice using it in sentences, and it will quickly become second nature.
§ What 'lunedì' means
- Italian Word
- lunedì
- Part of Speech
- Noun
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Definition
- The first day of the working week.
§ How to use 'lunedì'
You'll use 'lunedì' constantly in Italian. It's the most common way to refer to Monday. Whether you're talking about a future Monday, a past Monday, or something that happens every Monday, 'lunedì' is your go-to word.
Ci vediamo lunedì prossimo.
- Translation hint
- See you next Monday.
Il negozio è chiuso il lunedì.
- Translation hint
- The shop is closed on Mondays (or on Monday).
Ho iniziato il mio nuovo lavoro lunedì scorso.
- Translation hint
- I started my new job last Monday.
§ Similar words and when to use this one vs alternatives
There aren't really 'alternatives' for 'lunedì' in the sense of other words meaning Monday. 'Lunedì' is the word. However, you'll hear and use other days of the week, so it's good to know them in context.
- Martedì: Tuesday. The second day of the working week.
- Mercoledì: Wednesday. The middle of the working week.
- Giovedì: Thursday. Almost the end of the working week.
- Venerdì: Friday. The last day of the working week, often a favorite!
- Sabato: Saturday. The first day of the weekend.
- Domenica: Sunday. The second day of the weekend.
All days of the week (except for 'domenica') in Italian end with 'dì', which comes from the Latin word for 'day'. 'Lunedì' itself comes from 'Lunae dies', meaning 'day of the Moon'.
When to use 'lunedì'? Always when you mean Monday! It's straightforward. The main thing to remember is the article usage:
- Just 'lunedì' for a specific Monday (e.g., "Vengo lunedì" - I'm coming Monday).
- 'Il lunedì' for habitual actions (e.g., "Faccio la spesa il lunedì" - I do groceries on Mondays).
You won't find a different Italian word for Monday, but understanding its place among the other days is key to fluency. Practice saying them out loud, and try to associate them with your own weekly routine.
Ho un appuntamento dal medico ogni lunedì.
- Translation hint
- I have a doctor's appointment every Monday.
This usage with 'ogni' (every) is also very common and doesn't require 'il'.
How Formal Is It?
"La riunione è stata fissata per il primo giorno della settimana lavorativa."
"Ho un appuntamento dal medico lunedì."
"Che palle, è già lunedì!"
"Dopo il weekend, arriva lunedì e si va a scuola!"
"Odio i lune."
Guía de pronunciación
- stressing the wrong syllable
- pronouncing the 'u' like in 'run'
Gramática que debes saber
Days of the week in Italian are masculine. This means they will often be preceded by the masculine definite article 'il'.
Il lunedì vado al mercato. (On Mondays I go to the market.)
To express 'on [day of the week]', you use the definite article 'il' (or 'la' for 'la domenica' - Sunday), but you do not need a preposition like 'on' in English.
Ci vediamo il lunedì. (We'll see each other on Monday.)
To talk about something that happens every [day of the week], you use the plural definite article 'i' before the day.
I lunedì sono sempre impegnativi. (Mondays are always busy.)
When talking about a specific past or future Monday, you generally use 'il' without any other time indicator unless specifying a date.
Il lunedì scorso ho studiato. (Last Monday I studied.)
Days of the week are not capitalized in Italian unless they start a sentence.
Oggi è lunedì. (Today is Monday.)
Ejemplos por nivel
Ci vediamo lunedì prossimo per la nostra lezione di italiano.
See you next Monday for our Italian lesson.
Lunedì è il giorno in cui inizio la mia nuova dieta.
Monday is the day I start my new diet.
Preferisco lavorare da casa il lunedì per evitare il traffico.
I prefer to work from home on Mondays to avoid traffic.
Ogni lunedì, vado in palestra prima di andare in ufficio.
Every Monday, I go to the gym before going to the office.
Il museo è chiuso il lunedì, quindi dobbiamo andarci un altro giorno.
The museum is closed on Mondays, so we have to go another day.
Non mi piace il lunedì mattina perché è difficile ricominciare dopo il weekend.
I don't like Monday mornings because it's hard to restart after the weekend.
Hai degli impegni per lunedì sera o sei libero?
Do you have any plans for Monday evening or are you free?
La riunione settimanale è sempre fissata per il lunedì alle dieci.
The weekly meeting is always scheduled for Monday at ten.
Non vedo l'ora che arrivi lunedì per iniziare il nuovo progetto, ho già preparato tutto il materiale necessario.
I can't wait for Monday to start the new project, I've already prepared all the necessary materials.
Here 'lunedì' is used with the definite article 'il' even though it's a specific day, emphasizing it as 'that Monday'.
Se lunedì non piove, andremo a fare una gita fuori porta, altrimenti dovremo rimandare a data da destinarsi.
If it doesn't rain on Monday, we'll go on a trip out of town, otherwise we'll have to postpone it indefinitely.
'Se lunedì non piove' uses 'lunedì' without an article, acting adverbially to mean 'on Monday'.
La scadenza per la consegna del report è lunedì prossimo, quindi dobbiamo affrettarci a completare gli ultimi dettagli.
The deadline for submitting the report is next Monday, so we need to hurry to complete the final details.
'Lunedì prossimo' is a common way to specify 'next Monday', again without an article.
Ricordo ancora quel lunedì in cui abbiamo firmato il contratto, è stato un momento davvero significativo per la nostra azienda.
I still remember that Monday when we signed the contract, it was a truly significant moment for our company.
'Quel lunedì' uses a demonstrative adjective to specify 'that particular Monday'.
Tutti i lunedì pomeriggio, il gruppo si riunisce per discutere i progressi e pianificare le attività della settimana.
Every Monday afternoon, the group meets to discuss progress and plan the week's activities.
'Tutti i lunedì' (or 'ogni lunedì') means 'every Monday' and typically uses the definite article with the plural form of the day.
Mi ha detto che sarebbe arrivato lunedì, ma non si è ancora fatto vivo e sono un po' preoccupato.
He told me he would arrive on Monday, but he hasn't shown up yet and I'm a bit worried.
'Sarebbe arrivato lunedì' uses 'lunedì' without an article, in a common way to indicate a future action on a specific day.
Il museo è chiuso il lunedì per manutenzione, quindi è inutile tentare di visitarlo quel giorno.
The museum is closed on Mondays for maintenance, so it's useless to try to visit it that day.
'Il lunedì' here refers to a habitual closing on all Mondays, acting as a general statement.
Dopo un weekend così intenso, il lunedì mattina è sempre il momento più difficile per riprendere il ritmo lavorativo.
After such an intense weekend, Monday morning is always the most difficult time to get back into the work rhythm.
'Il lunedì mattina' combines the day with a part of the day, using the definite article.
Familia de palabras
Sustantivos
Ponte a prueba 30 preguntas
Il primo giorno della settimana lavorativa è ___.
Lunedì is the first day of the working week in Italian.
Abbiamo una riunione importante ogni ___ mattina.
The context implies a regular work meeting, which fits 'lunedì'.
Non mi piace il ___ perché significa tornare al lavoro.
Many people dislike Monday because it's the start of the work week.
Il negozio è chiuso il ___.
It's common for some shops in Italy to be closed on Mondays.
Cosa fai di solito il ___?
This asks about Monday routines, a common question.
Il corso di italiano inizia il prossimo ___.
Classes and courses often begin on Mondays.
Choose the correct Italian word for 'Monday'.
Lunedì is the Italian word for Monday.
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'lunedì'?
'Lunedì vado al mercato' (On Monday I go to the market) correctly uses 'lunedì' as a day of the week for an activity.
What is the English translation of 'Ogni lunedì ho una riunione importante.'?
'Ogni lunedì' translates to 'Every Monday'.
The word 'lunedì' is typically capitalized in Italian sentences when referring to the day of the week.
Days of the week in Italian are not capitalized unless they are at the beginning of a sentence.
'Lunedì' is the first day of the working week in Italy.
Yes, 'lunedì' (Monday) is generally considered the first day of the working week in Italy.
To say 'on Monday' in Italian, you always need the preposition 'su' before 'lunedì'.
You don't need 'su' before 'lunedì' to say 'on Monday'. You can simply say 'lunedì' or 'il lunedì'.
To say 'Monday is always difficult', we order the words as 'Il lunedì è sempre difficile'.
To say 'We go to the cinema next Monday', we order the words as 'Andiamo al cinema lunedì prossimo'.
To say 'There is a meeting every Monday', we order the words as 'C'è una riunione ogni lunedì'.
The speaker mentions a meeting for tomorrow, which is Tuesday. What time is the meeting?
The speaker is talking about something they started last week, specifically on Monday. What did they start?
The speaker is looking forward to next Monday. Why?
Read this aloud:
Oggi è lunedì, il primo giorno della settimana lavorativa.
Focus: lunedì
Dijiste:
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Di solito il lunedì mi sveglio presto per andare in palestra.
Focus: Di solito
Dijiste:
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Il lunedì è sempre un giorno un po' faticoso per ricominciare.
Focus: faticoso
Dijiste:
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Quale delle seguenti frasi usa correttamente 'lunedì' in un contesto formale?
'Il lunedì' con l'articolo determinativo è usato per indicare una ricorrenza regolare, mentre in contesti futuri specifici si usa 'lunedì' senza articolo.
In quale frase 'lunedì' è utilizzato con un significato figurato o esteso?
'Lunedì nero' è un'espressione idiomatica che indica un giorno disastroso, non solo il primo giorno della settimana.
Quale tra queste espressioni è un modo colloquiale di riferirsi al 'lunedì'?
Il 'Lunedì dell'Angelo' è il lunedì di Pasquetta, un termine specifico e informale per quel giorno.
È corretto dire 'Arriverò a lunedì' per indicare un arrivo previsto per quel giorno?
La forma corretta per indicare un arrivo previsto per quel giorno è 'Arriverò lunedì' o 'Arriverò il lunedì'.
L'espressione 'fare il lunedì' significa saltare il lavoro o la scuola il lunedì?
Sì, 'fare il lunedì' è un'espressione comune in italiano per indicare l'atto di assentarsi dal lavoro o dalla scuola il lunedì, spesso prolungando il weekend.
In un calendario italiano, 'lunedì' è sempre il primo giorno della settimana mostrato?
Tradizionalmente, nei calendari italiani e in molti paesi europei, la settimana inizia con il lunedì.
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