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How do you say "to ask" in Italian?
chiedere
In Italian, "to ask" is chiedere.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced kee-EH-deh-reh. The stress is on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
Chiedere is irregular. Past participle is chiesto. It means to ask for or to request.
Example sentence
Lei chiede un favore.
She asks for a favor.
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How to remember chiedere
Chiedere sounds like 'key enter', and you ask for permission to enter.
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Questions about chiedere
How do you say "to ask" in Italian?
In Italian, "to ask" is chiedere. It is a noun.
How is chiedere written in Italian?
chiedere is written using the standard Italian script.
How is chiedere used in a sentence?
Use chiedere as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Lei chiede un favore. (She asks for a favor.).
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