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How to make offers and ask questions - a few basics

Vuoi assaggiarlo?
Cosa vuoi?

  • To offer something to someone you ask the question Vuoi...? literally 'Do you want...?' If you're not on first name terms, you say Vuole...?
  • In Italian the word order is the same for statements and questions. The 'Do...?' in English isn't translated. The only difference is the questioning tone in your voice.


    • See how this works

Prendi una birra
È bello 		Have a beer
It's beautiful


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