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How to Say ‘I suggest having the meeting on Monday mornings.’ in Italian

Propongo di fare la riunione il lunedì mattina.

proh-POHN-goh dee FAH-reh lah ree-oo-NYOH-neh eel loo-neh-DEE mat-TEE-nah

[proh-POHN-goh dee FAH-reh lah ree-oo-NYOH-neh eel loo-neh-DEE mat-TEE-nah]

Phrase Breakdown

Propongo di fare

proh-POHN-goh dee FAH-reh

I suggest holding

This is from 'proporre' (to propose). It is followed by 'di' plus an infinitive.

Example

Propongo di fare una pausa.

I suggest taking a break.

Words in this phrase

Propongo

[proh-POHN-goh]

I propose

First person of 'proporre', to suggest or put forward an idea.

Example

Propongo una pausa.

I propose a break.

[dee]

Used before a verb to show intention or purpose.

Example

Provo di aprirlo con calma.

I try to open it slowly.

fare

[FAH-reh]

to do

The infinitive form of 'fare', meaning to perform an action.

Example

Volevo fare una passeggiata.

I wanted to take a walk.

la riunione

lah ree-oo-NYOH-neh

the meeting

Article plus noun. Stress riu-NIO-ne.

Example

La riunione è lunga.

The meeting is long.

Words in this phrase

[lah]

the

The feminine singular definite article, used before nouns like 'cultura.'

Example

"La" cultura di questa impresa mi interessa molto.

"The" culture of this company interests me a lot.

riunione

[ree-oo-NYOH-neh]

meeting

Feminine noun for a work gathering.

Example

Abbiamo una riunione oggi.

We have a meeting today.

il lunedì mattina.

eel loo-neh-DEE mat-TEE-nah

on Monday mornings

'Il' plus a day means a regular habit.

Example

Corro il lunedì mattina.

I run on Monday mornings.

Words in this phrase

[eel]

the

Masculine singular definite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Nella frase Il tempo personale, Il introduce il concetto di tempo privato.

In the phrase 'Il tempo personale,' 'Il' introduces the concept of private time.

lunedì

[loo-neh-DEE]

Monday

First day of the week in Italy; days are not capitalized in Italian.

Example

Lunedì lavoro in ufficio.

On Monday I work in the office.

mattina

[mat-TEE-nah]

morning

Feminine noun for the morning hours.

Example

Lavoro la mattina.

I work in the morning.

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