Italian Phrase
Come va il tuo nuovo lavoro?
Meaning
Literally “How goes your new job?” – a friendly way to ask someone how they are finding their recently started position, whether they like it, and how things are progressing.
When to use
Use this question in informal or semi‑formal conversations with friends, colleagues, or acquaintances who have just started a new job. It shows interest without being too intrusive.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Comevailtuonuovolavoro?
Come (how)
Interrogative adverb used at the beginning of a question to ask about manner or condition.
va (goes)
Third‑person singular of andare, commonly used idiomatically to mean “how is it going?”
il tuo (your)
Definite article + possessive adjective; the article is required before a possessive adjective in Italian.
nuovo (new)
Adjective that can appear before or after the noun; placed before the noun here for emphasis on the novelty.
lavoro (job)
Masculine singular noun meaning “work” or “job.”
🗨In Conversation
Ciao Marco! Come va il tuo nuovo lavoro?
Hey Marco! How's your new job going?
Ciao! Sta andando bene, grazie. Il team è molto accogliente.
Hey! It's going well, thanks. The team is very welcoming.
✕Common Mistakes
Come è il tuo nuovo lavoro?
Using “Come è il tuo nuovo lavoro?” asks for a static description (e.g., “Is it new?”) rather than how it’s going.
Come vanno il tuo nuovo lavoro?
The verb must agree with the singular noun “lavoro”; “vanno” is plural.
Come va tuo nuovo lavoro?
Possessive adjectives need the definite article: “il tuo”, not just “tuo”.
↔Alternatives
Come sta andando il tuo nuovo lavoro?
How is your new job going?
Come ti trovi nel tuo nuovo lavoro?
How do you find yourself in your new job?
Che ne pensi del tuo nuovo lavoro?
What do you think of your new job?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, asking about work is a common way to start a conversation, but keep the tone light and friendly. If you’re not close to the person, you might prefer the more neutral “Come sta andando il tuo nuovo lavoro?” rather than the very informal “Come va…”. Also, Italians often follow up with a comment about the team or the office environment, showing genuine interest in the daily life of the colleague.