The Question Words in Italian
In italiano, le parole interrogative sono fondamentali per porre domande. Ricorda che 'cosa' è usato per chiedere informazioni generali, mentre 'chi' si riferisce a persone.
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| English | Italian | Pronunciation | Hear |
|---|---|---|---|
| what | cosa | koh-zah | |
| who | chi | kee | |
| where | dove | doh-veh | |
| when | quando | kwan-doh | |
| why | perché | pehr-keh | |
| how | come | koh-meh | |
| which | quale | kwah-leh | |
| how much | quanto | kwan-toh |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say the question words in Italian?
In Italian, the question words are: cosa, chi, dove, quando, perché, come, quale, quanto. Tap the audio on each row to hear it.
What is the best way to memorize the question words in Italian?
Say them out loud in order every day, then practice using them in real sentences. Speaking them beats silently reading a list.