5 Ways to Say "Good Morning" in Italian

Are you planning to visit Italy? Then it's time to learn a few basic phrases that will make life easier as you travel!

Good morning in italian: Introduction

An essential phrase is "good morning" in Italian. Here are five different ways to express this greeting.

Good morning in italian: Introduction

Buongiorno

This greeting can be translated as "good day" "good morning" or even just "hello". Italians tend to use it until 5-6pm, after which they switch to Buonasera (good evening).

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BUONA GIORNATA

Buona giornata is used at the end of a conversation, and translates more closely to "Have a good morning!" / "Have a good day!"

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BUONA MATTINATA

This expression tends not to be used as a greeting but you may hear it in the phrase Ti auguro una buona mattinata! (I wish you a good morning!)

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BUONDÌ

Buondì (or buon dì) used to be the primary form of greeting, but today buongiorno is much more common.

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'GIORNO / 'NGIORNO

This is the abbreviation of the buon in Buongiorno! It's a bit like saying Mornin' in English.

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