Italian Phrase
Sì, la riunione è giovedì.
Meaning
This phrase is a direct confirmation of a scheduled event. It uses the verb 'essere' (to be) in the third-person singular to link the subject 'la riunione' with its scheduled day. It is a standard, polite way to verify calendar details in a professional or social context.
When to use
Use this phrase in an office or academic environment when a colleague or classmate asks for clarification on a meeting date. It is appropriate for both spoken conversation and written messages like emails or Slack.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sìla riunioneègiovedì
Sì (Yes)
The word for 'yes' always requires a grave accent on the 'i' to distinguish it from the reflexive pronoun 'si'.
Essere (è)
The verb 'essere' is used here to indicate the timing of a scheduled event, functioning similarly to 'is' in English.
🗨In Conversation
Scusa, la riunione è mercoledì?
Excuse me, is the meeting on Wednesday?
Sì, la riunione è giovedì.
Yes, the meeting is on Thursday.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, la riunione è in giovedì.
Italian does not use a preposition like 'in' or 'on' before days of the week when stating when an event occurs.
Sì, la riunione è il giovedì.
Using the definite article 'il' before a day implies a recurring event every week rather than a specific one-off meeting.
↔Alternatives
La riunione si terrà giovedì.
The meeting will be held on Thursday.
Confermo la riunione per giovedì.
I confirm the meeting for Thursday.
Cultural Tip
In Italian business culture, meetings are central to decision-making and are often scheduled mid-week like Tuesday or Thursday. When confirming a day, it is also common practice to specify the time using the 24-hour format in writing to avoid confusion between AM and PM.