To enjoy
Hi, i was wondering if anybody could tell me the best verb to use for telling someone to enjoy themselves, enjoy your day, enjoy your activity?
I do have these verbs already, so please tell me that they are the best to use?
GRADIRE and DIVERTIRE
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Hi,
the "DIVERTIRE" is used for indicate the pleasure of doing something. it's refers to positive moods. for example:
come è andata la festa? (How was the party?)
bene, mi sono DIVERTITO molto!
"GRADIRE" is certainly few used in italian speaking of every day; is an archaic form. it's used mainly in a specific contest, for example for speak about the food:
Ti piace il caffè? prendi una tazza di caffè? (=Do you like Coffee? Do you take a cup of coffee?)
si, lo GRADISCO.
but in general, the verb more used is "PIACERE" (=to like).
ti piace il caffè?
si, mi PIACE.
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If you want to wish or hope that someone enjoys something (a trip, a moment ecc) you can use the verb GODERE:
"Goditi il meritato riposo" (Enjoy this deserved rest) or "Goditi la giornata" (Enjoy your day).
It's a sort of invitation to be happy and take advantage for something; is this what you mean?
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To enjoy oneself = godersela, divertirsi
Enjoy yourself = divertiti
Enjoy your day = Buona giornata
Enjoy the rest of your day = Buon proseguimento di giornata
Enjoy your holiday! Buona vacanza!
Enjoy! Divertiti! Goditelo/a!
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Ciao!
Puoi dire: Abbi una buona giornata, goditi la vacanza o quello che sia. Oppure stai bene e divertiti.
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You use ''GRADIRE'' for to express that you like a thing, or you would like a action. Instead, the verb ''DIVERTIRE'' means enjoy amusements, that you are happy because you're living a funny experience with someone or something.
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