sulloccasione

Sulloccasione is an Italian phrase normally written as sull'occasione and meaning “on the occasion” or “on the occasion of.” It is used to refer to something that happens in connection with a specific event or circumstance and to introduce statements tied to that event. In standard Italian, the apostrophe represents the elision of la before occa sione, producing sull'occasione; the form sulloccasione without an apostrophe is generally considered nonstandard in formal writing, though it may appear in headlines, signs, or branding.

Etymology and form

The expression combines sul (on the) with l'occasione (the occasion), from the Italian preposition su plus the feminine noun occasione with the definite article l'. The phrase is typically used in more formal or literary contexts to situate a remark, action, or description within a specific event.

Usage and nuance

Sull'occasione is used to link a statement to a particular event, such as a meeting, celebration, or announcement. It can introduce descriptions, outcomes, or remarks made during that event. For example: “Sull'occasione della visita, furono annunciati nuovi progetti.” The construction emphasizes a contextual frame rather than a general claim.

Alternatives and notes

Common alternatives include in quell'occasione, in questa occasione, or all'occasione to express a similar idea with slightly different emphasis. The form sull'occasione is standard in Italian, while sulloccasione is largely confined to nonformal contexts or typographic simplifications.

See also

Italian prepositional phrases, occasions in Italian discourse, formal vs. informal register.