domanda
/doˈman.da/feminine
The English word "question" is translated into Italian as domanda.
domanda is a feminine noun meaning a sentence, phrase or word. In casual conversation, Italians also frequently use the word cosa (meaning "thing") to imply a question when seeking further information.
Meaning: sentence, phrase or word (noun)
Which one should you use?
While domanda is the standard noun for an inquiry, the verb for the action of asking is typically chiedere. Do not confuse the noun domanda with the verb domandare, which means "to ask".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
domanda is a feminine noun. Its plural form is domande.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /doˈman.da/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers sometimes confuse the noun domanda (question) with the verb domandare (to ask). However, please note that in Italian, the most common verb used to mean "to ask" is actually chiedere.
Did you know?
- In Italian, you do not 'ask a question' using the verb domandare, but rather fare una domanda, which literally means 'to make a question'.
- When expressing 'supply and demand' in Italian, the phrase is domanda e offerta, using the word for 'question' to represent 'demand'.
- The word domanda shares an ancient root with the English word 'demand', which is why it can mean both a 'question' and a 'request' or 'demand' in Italian.
Examples in context
- La domanda è chi.The question is who.This sentence shows how to use domanda to identify a subject.Tatoeba #4292786 by Guybrush88, translation #3403179 by CK
- Io ho una domanda.I have a question.This sentence demonstrates how to express that you have a domanda.Tatoeba #2701464 by Guybrush88, translation #378292 by CK
- La domanda è dove.The question is where.This sentence shows how to use domanda to specify a location.Tatoeba #4292787 by Guybrush88, translation #3403194 by CK
- Ho una domanda importante da porre.I have an important question to ask.
- Ho una piccola domandina da farti.I have a little question to ask you.
- Cosa hai detto?What did you say?
- Ho bisogno di un chiarimento su questa questione.I need a clarification regarding this matter.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are discussing a difficult exam at a cafe.
- MatteoHo una domanda difficile sul compito.I have a difficult question about the assignment.
- SofiaQual è la tua domanda, Matteo?What is your question, Matteo?
- MatteoNon capisco questa domanda.I don't understand this question.
- SofiaPosso aiutarti con la domanda, se vuoi.I can help you with the question, if you want.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “question” translations and entries domanda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries domanda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
