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How do you say "how do you say this" in Italian?
Come si dice
In Italian, "how do you say this" is Come si dice.
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Pronunciation
Come si dice is KOH-meh see DEE-cheh, stress on dice, from dire, to say, with 'ce' making a soft CH sound.
Grammar notes
Come si dice is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
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How to remember Come si dice
Dice comes from dire, to say, a small useful verb worth memorizing on its own.
Related words
- cheers gli applausi
- what is this called come si chiama questo
- i would like to order Vorrei ordinare
- is there a discount C'è uno sconto
- where can i buy tickets Dove posso comprare i biglietti
- what time does it open A che ora si apre
- what time does it close A che ora chiude?
- can i have the menu Posso avere il menù
- is it far from here È lontano da qui
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Questions about Come si dice
How do you pronounce Come si dice?
Come si dice is KOH-meh see DEE-cheh, stress on dice, from dire, to say, with 'ce' making a soft CH sound.
Is Come si dice formal or casual?
Come si dice is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Come si dice used in Italian?
Come si dice is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (how do you say this).
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