Italian Phrase
Che giorno ti va?
Meaning
Literally 'Which day goes for you?', the idiomatic meaning is 'Which day works for you?' or 'What day would you prefer?'. It’s a friendly way to ask someone about their availability.
When to use
Use this informal phrase when you’re arranging a meeting, a dinner, a trip, or any activity that requires picking a day that fits both parties. It’s common among friends, family, and colleagues in a relaxed setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Chegiornotiva?
Che (interrogative adjective)
Used before a noun to ask 'which/what', and agrees in gender and number with the noun.
giorno (noun)
Masculine singular noun meaning 'day'.
ti (indirect object pronoun)
Second‑person singular pronoun meaning 'to you' or 'for you'.
va (3rd person singular of andare)
Literally 'goes', but in the idiom 'ti va' it means 'suits you' or 'is okay for you'.
Ellipsis of the verb 'andare'
The full idea is 'Che giorno ti va (andare)?' – the infinitive is dropped in everyday speech.
🗨In Conversation
Che giorno ti va per andare al cinema?
Which day works for you to go to the movies?
Mi va venerdì, ma sabato è meglio per me.
Friday works for me, but Saturday is better.
✕Common Mistakes
Che giorno ti è?
The verb 'essere' cannot be used here; the idiom requires 'va' from 'andare'.
Che giorno ti vanno?
The subject is singular (the day), so the verb must stay singular 'va'.
Che giorno ti va a?
Do not add a preposition after 'va' in this idiom; the meaning is already complete.
↔Alternatives
Quale giorno ti è comodo?
Which day is convenient for you?
Che giorno preferisci?
Which day do you prefer?
Quando ti va di incontrarci?
When would you like to meet?
Cultural Tip
In Italian, the construction 'ti va' (or 'vi va' for plural) is a very common, informal way to ask about someone's preference or availability. It’s softer than directly asking 'Quando sei libero?' and shows a polite, collaborative tone. In more formal contexts you might replace it with 'Le è comodo' or 'Quale giorno le è più conveniente?'.