Thursday in Italian: giovedì
Pronounced joh-veh-DEE — literally “Jupiter's (Jove's) day”.
Thursday in Italian at a Glance
| Italian word | giovedì |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | joh-veh-DEE (gio·ve·dì) |
| Literal meaning | Jupiter's (Jove's) day |
| Abbreviation | gio. |
From Latin Iovis dies, “day of Jove (Jupiter)”, king of the gods — Giove in modern Italian. English Thursday gave the same slot to the thunder god Thor.
How to Pronounce giovedì
joh-veh-DEE — syllable by syllable: gio·ve·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 giovedì
How to Say “Happy Thursday” in Italian
“Buon giovedì!” is warm, natural Italian — you'll see it in morning texts and all over social media, often expanded to “Buon giovedì a tutti!” (Happy Thursday, 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: Thursday in Italian-Speaking Countries
Italian tradition says “giovedì gnocchi” — Thursday is gnocchi day, a rhythm still honored by trattorias in Rome. The gi- is a soft English “j”: joh-veh-DEE.
Did You Know?
From Latin Iovis dies, “day of Jove (Jupiter)”, king of the gods — Giove in modern Italian. English Thursday gave the same slot to the thunder god Thor. Curious how English got its name for Thursday? See our guide to the origins of the days of the week.
How to Use giovedì in a Sentence
For one specific day, use no preposition: Ci vediamo giovedì = See you (on) Thursday. Adding the article makes it habitual: il giovedì = every Thursday. Six days are masculine; only domenica is feminine (la domenica).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say Thursday in Italian?
Thursday in Italian is giovedì, pronounced “joh-veh-DEE”. It literally means “Jupiter's (Jove's) day”.
What does giovedì mean in English?
From Latin Iovis dies, “day of Jove (Jupiter)”, king of the gods — Giove in modern Italian. English Thursday gave the same slot to the thunder god Thor.
How do you pronounce giovedì?
It's pronounced “joh-veh-DEE” — broken into syllables: gio·ve·dì. Use the audio button on this page to hear a recording.
How do you say “Happy Thursday” in Italian?
Buon giovedì!. “Buon giovedì!” is warm, natural Italian — you'll see it in morning texts and all over social media, often expanded to “Buon giovedì a tutti!” (Happy Thursday, everyone!).
How is Thursday abbreviated in Italian?
Thursday (giovedì) is abbreviated gio. on Italian calendars and schedules.
Is giovedì capitalized in Italian?
No — Italian weekday names are lowercase: giovedì, never Giovedì (except at the start of a sentence).
Why does giovedì end in -dì?
The -dì comes from Latin dies (“day”), so giovedì 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 Thursday” in Italian?
Oggi è giovedì.