Lyrics & Translation
"Nu juorno buono" is a vibrant song by Rocco Hunt that offers a unique entry point into the beauty of the Neapolitan dialect and Italian language. Through its uplifting message and passionate lyrics, you can explore themes of regional pride, community, and hope, while experiencing a blend of traditional Neapolitan sounds with modern hip-hop. This song is special for its role in bringing Neapolitan to national prominence and for its powerful narrative about resilience and positive change.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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morno /ˈmoːrno/ B1 |
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gente /ˈdʒɛnte/ A2 |
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cuore /ˈkwɔːre/ B2 |
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stagione /staˈdʒoːne/ A2 |
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vita /ˈviːta/ A2 |
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sorride /sorˈridə/ A2 |
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giornata /dʒoˈrnaːta/ A2 |
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sole /ˈsoːle/ A1 |
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città /tʃitˈta/ A2 |
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amore /aˈmoːre/ A1 |
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vento /ˈvɛnto/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Questa mattina, per fortuna, c'è un'aria diversa.
➔ Present tense to describe current situations.
➔ The phrase "c'è" indicates the existence of something in the present.
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La mia gente non deve partire.
➔ Modal verb 'dovere' to express obligation.
➔ The phrase "non deve" indicates that my people should not leave.
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È nu juorno buono.
➔ Use of 'essere' to describe a state or condition.
➔ The phrase "È nu juorno buono" means 'It is a good day'.
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Dimentica le banche, li presteremo noi a loro.
➔ Imperative form to give commands or advice.
➔ The phrase "Dimentica le banche" means 'Forget the banks'.
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Fate l'amore, invece di impugnare quel coltello.
➔ Imperative form to encourage positive actions.
➔ The phrase "Fate l'amore" means 'Make love'.
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Guardo il cielo per cercare chi purtroppo non c'è più.
➔ Present continuous to describe ongoing actions.
➔ The phrase "Guardo il cielo" means 'I look at the sky'.
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La violenza è stata sempre il metodo di chi non ha cervello.
➔ Past tense to describe actions that have already occurred.
➔ The phrase "è stata sempre" indicates a continuous state in the past.
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