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191: You in Italian: Formal vs. Informal Explained

Category: Education
Duration: 00:25:36
Publish Date: 2025-07-08 05:00:00
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_Learn the three forms of “you” in Italian and when to use each one, so you get the right tone every time you’re chatting with Italians. _

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Today's Italian words:
Hai una penna? = Do you (informal) have a pen?
Preferisci mangiare dentro o fuori? = Do you (informal) prefer to eat inside or outside?
Ha un sacchetto? = Do you (formal) have a bag?
Volete un dolce? = Do you (plural) want a dessert?
Preferite acqua naturale o frizzante? = Do you (plural) prefer still or sparkling water?
Cerca qualcosa in particolare? = Are you (formal) looking for something in particular?
Vuoi un gelato? = Do you (informal) want an ice-cream?

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