How to Say ‘Good morning’ in Italian
Buongiorno
bwon-jor-no
[bwon-jor-no]
💬 Usage Tip: Used until about midday.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Italians greet with a firm handshake and a warm smile.
Phrase Breakdown
Buongiorno
[bwon-jor-no]
Good morning
A polite greeting used in the morning until around 1 PM.
Marco disse 'Buongiorno' appena arrivò.
Marco said 'Good morning' as soon as he arrived.
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