indomani

the day after, the following day

noun een-doh-MAH-nee Rare

Origin: From in + domani (tomorrow).

Usage Note

Indomani is almost always used with the definite article l'indomani and typically in the phrase l'indomani di (the day after, in the aftermath of). It is a literary or formal register word; in everyday speech Italians say il giorno dopo. It is invariable (no plural form in ordinary use).

Examples

"L'indomani della festa era tutto in silenzio."

Natural Translation

The day after the party, everything was quiet.

Literal Translation

The-day-after of-the party was everything in silence.

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