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A2nounmaschile

l'onomastico

name day (saint's day)

Plural

onomastici

Pronunciation

o-no-MAS-ti-ko

About this word

Every day on the Italian Catholic calendar corresponds to a saint. If your name is that saint's name, it's your 'onomastico'. It used to be celebrated like a second birthday.

Examples

Oggi è il mio onomastico — mi chiamo Marco.

Today is my name day — my name is Marco.

Tanti auguri per il tuo onomastico!

Best wishes for your name day!

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