Monday in Italian: lunedì
Pronounced loo-neh-DEE — literally “Moon's day”.
Monday in Italian at a Glance
| Italian word | lunedì |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | loo-neh-DEE (lu·ne·dì) |
| Literal meaning | Moon's day |
| Abbreviation | lun. |
From Latin Lunae dies, “day of the Moon” (la luna). The pieces sit in the same order as the Latin: lune-dì, moon-day — a cousin of English Monday.
How to Pronounce lunedì
loo-neh-DEE — syllable by syllable: lu·ne·dì.
- The accent on -dì days is written and mandatory: the stress falls on that final ì.
- Italian vowels are pure and crisp — no gliding as in English.
- Double consonants (as in mercoledì's single ones vs. settimana's tt) are held longer — listen for the difference.
Example Sentences with lunedì
How to Say “Happy Monday” in Italian
“Buon lunedì!” is warm, natural Italian — you'll see it in morning texts and all over social media, often expanded to “Buon lunedì a tutti!” (Happy Monday, everyone!).
All 7 Days of the Week in Italian
Italian preserves the Roman planetary week beautifully: lunedì through venerdì are the days of the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus, each ending in -dì (from Latin dies, “day”). The weekend turned Christian: sabato from the Sabbath, domenica from “the Lord's day”. The week starts on Monday.
| English | Italian | Pronunciation | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | lunedì | loo-neh-DEE | |
| Tuesday | martedì | mar-teh-DEE | |
| Wednesday | mercoledì | mehr-koh-leh-DEE | |
| Thursday | giovedì | joh-veh-DEE | |
| Friday | venerdì | veh-nehr-DEE | |
| Saturday | sabato | SAH-bah-toh | |
| Sunday | domenica | doh-MEH-nee-kah |
See the full guide: Days of the Week in Italian.
Cultural Notes: Monday in Italian-Speaking Countries
Many Italian museums, restaurants and barbers close on lunedì (chiuso il lunedì) — worth checking before you plan a visit. The Italian week starts on Monday.
Did You Know?
From Latin Lunae dies, “day of the Moon” (la luna). The pieces sit in the same order as the Latin: lune-dì, moon-day — a cousin of English Monday. Curious how English got its name for Monday? See our guide to the origins of the days of the week.
How to Use lunedì in a Sentence
For one specific day, use no preposition: Ci vediamo lunedì = See you (on) Monday. Adding the article makes it habitual: il lunedì = every Monday. Six days are masculine; only domenica is feminine (la domenica).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say Monday in Italian?
Monday in Italian is lunedì, pronounced “loo-neh-DEE”. It literally means “Moon's day”.
What does lunedì mean in English?
From Latin Lunae dies, “day of the Moon” (la luna). The pieces sit in the same order as the Latin: lune-dì, moon-day — a cousin of English Monday.
How do you pronounce lunedì?
It's pronounced “loo-neh-DEE” — broken into syllables: lu·ne·dì.
How do you say “Happy Monday” in Italian?
Buon lunedì!. “Buon lunedì!” is warm, natural Italian — you'll see it in morning texts and all over social media, often expanded to “Buon lunedì a tutti!” (Happy Monday, everyone!).
How is Monday abbreviated in Italian?
Monday (lunedì) is abbreviated lun. on Italian calendars and schedules.
Is lunedì capitalized in Italian?
No — Italian weekday names are lowercase: lunedì, never Lunedì (except at the start of a sentence).
Why does lunedì end in -dì?
The -dì comes from Latin dies (“day”), so lunedì literally packs “day” into its ending. Five Italian weekdays end this way — and the accent means the stress lands right there.
How do you say “today is Monday” in Italian?
Oggi è lunedì.