domande
The English phrase "questions" is translated into Italian as domande.
The term domande refers to sentences used to ask for information.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is domanda.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse domanda (question) with domanda (demand/request) in certain contexts, though in most common usage, it refers to an inquiry.
Did you know?
- While domanda is the standard word for a question, in a classroom, a teacher might use the term interrogazione to describe a formal oral exam where students must answer questions.
- The word domanda shares a root with the word 'demand' in English, reflecting a time when asking a question was seen as a formal request for information.
- If you are looking for a job, you would say you are 'fare una domanda' or 'presentare una domanda', which means you are submitting an application.
Examples in context
- Io non ho domande.I have no questions.This sentence shows how to state that you have no domande.Tatoeba #5358953 by Guybrush88, translation #4499979 by CK
- Io ho due domande.I have two questions.This sentence demonstrates how to express having two domande.Tatoeba #6682297 by Guybrush88, translation #6681859 by Eccles17
- Io ho molte domande.I have a lot of questions.This sentence illustrates how to say you have many domande.Tatoeba #1529974 by Guybrush88, translation #1140174 by CK
- Scusi, potrebbe aiutarmi a trovare la stazione ferroviaria?Excuse me, could you help me find the train station?
- Scusi, sa dov'è il bagno per favore?Excuse me, do you know where the bathroom is, please?
- Ciao! Come ti chiami?Hi! What's your name?
- Hey, mi dai una mano con questa valigia?Hey, can you give me a hand with this suitcase?
- Ehi, sai dov'è il bagno?Hey, do you know where the bathroom is?
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are finishing a lesson.
- LorenzoHai ancora delle domande, Martina?Do you still have some questions, Martina?
- MartinaSì, ho alcune domande sul compito.Yes, I have some questions about the homework.
- LorenzoDimmi pure tutte le tue domande.Go ahead and tell me all your questions.
- MartinaGrazie, Lorenzo, sei molto gentile.Thank you, Lorenzo, you are very kind.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
