ho una domanda
/ˈɔ ˈu.na doˈman.da/
The English phrase "I have a question" is translated into Italian as ho una domanda.
If you want to say "I would like to ask a question", you can use the more formal Vorrei fare una domanda. For a more casual approach among friends, you might say Ho una domanda da farti (I have a question for you) or Posso chiederti una cosa? (Can I ask you something?).
Meaning: I have a question (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ho (I have), una (a/one) and domanda (question).
How does it change in a sentence?
The subject pronoun io (I) is often omitted because the verb conjugation ho already indicates the first-person singular.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈɔ ˈu.na doˈman.da/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the verb domandare (to ask) as a noun. When you want to say "a question", you must use the noun domanda.
Did you know?
- If you are in a shop, una domanda might be interpreted as a formal request for information, but in a legal context, it can refer to an official 'application' or 'petition'.
- When someone asks ho una domanda, a common polite response is dimmi pure, which literally means 'tell me purely' but functions as 'go ahead'.
- While domanda means 'question', the Italian verb for 'to answer' is rispondere, which comes from the Latin word for 'promising' or 'pledging' a reply.
Examples in context
- Io ho una domanda.I have a question.This sentence is useful for emphasizing the subject with io.Tatoeba #2701464 by Guybrush88, translation #378292 by CK
- Ho una domanda, Tom.I have a question, Tom.This sentence shows how to address someone by name while using ho una domanda.Tatoeba #5017766 by Guybrush88, translation #2358796 by CK
- Ho una domanda da porti.I have a question I need to ask you.This sentence demonstrates how to use ho una domanda when you have a specific question for someone.Tatoeba #1653373 by Guybrush88, translation #3142896 by CK
- Buongiorno, Professore. Ho una domanda sulla lezione di oggi.Good morning, Professor. I have a question about today's lesson.
- Mi scusi, signora. Vorrei fare una domanda sul programma dell'evento.Excuse me, ma'am. I would like to ask a question about the event schedule.
- Ciao Marco, ho una domanda da farti riguardo alla tua vacanza.Hi Marco, I have a question for you about your vacation.
- Scusa, posso chiederti una cosa sul tuo nuovo lavoro?Sorry, can I ask you something about your new job?
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are studying together in a library.
- LorenzoSofia, ho una domanda sul libro.Sofia, I have a question about the book.
- SofiaCerto Lorenzo, dimmi tutto.Sure Lorenzo, tell me everything.
- LorenzoCosa significa questa parola?What does this word mean?
- SofiaUn momento, controllo subito.One moment, I will check right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I have a question” translations and entries ho una domanda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
