Italian Word · Intermediate
menomale!
thank goodness! / luckily!
Pronunciation: me-no-MA-le
Meaning
An exclamation used to express relief or gratitude that something bad did not happen or that something good did.
Example
Menomale che sei arrivato in tempo, stavo per perdermi!
Thank goodness you arrived in time, I was about to get lost!
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice menomale! out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian word.