Buongiorno
Good morning
Language note: Literally means 'Good day', used until early afternoon.
Culture note: Italians often greet each other warmly, with a smile or a nod.
Context: The learner walks into a café in Italy and is warmly greeted by the barista.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Buongiorno
[Bwon-johr-noh]
Good morning
A greeting used in the morning.
Buongiorno, posso ordinare un caffè?
Good morning, can I order a coffee?
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