qualche domanda
/ˈkwal.ke doˈman.da/word by word
The English phrase "any questions" is translated into Italian as qualche domanda.
qualche domanda is a phrase used to ask if anyone needs further clarification or has something to ask.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using qualche domanda, note that the word qualche is always followed by a singular noun, even though it translates to "some" or "any" in a plural sense.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈkwal.ke doˈman.da/. The stress is on the first of the four syllables.
Did you know?
- The word domanda comes from the verb domandare, which is distinct from the word for 'asking' used when requesting a favor or a price, chiedere.
- While qualche domanda asks for questions, the word domanda also refers to a 'demand' or a 'request' in certain legal or formal contexts.
- The verb related to the phrase, domandare, is a close cousin to the English word 'demand', sharing the same Latin roots.
Examples in context
- Ha qualche domanda?Do you have any questions?This sentence is useful for asking "Do you have any questions?" using qualche domanda.Tatoeba #12899066 by Guybrush88, translation #25098 by CK
- Ci sono domande da parte vostra?Are there any questions from you?
- Avete qualche domanda sul progetto?Do you have any questions about the project?
- Non hai qualche domanda da farmi?Don't you have any questions to ask me?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A teacher finishes a lesson with a student.
- LorenzoSofia, hai qualche domanda sulla lezione?Sofia, do you have any questions about the lesson?
- SofiaSì, non capisco l'ultima parte.Yes, I don't understand the last part.
- LorenzoCerto, Lorenzo ti spiegherà meglio questo punto.Of course, Lorenzo will explain this point better to you.
- SofiaGrazie mille, Lorenzo!Thank you very much, Lorenzo!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (qualche, domanda) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries domanda, qualche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
