Italian for English speakers Cafe · Lesson 2

Takeaway or eat in?

Takeaway in Italian — Da mangiare qui o da portare via? (Eat here or takeaway?) — common counter question.

Conversation

  1. Kyle Kyle

    Mangi qui o porti via?

    Eat here or takeaway?

    Tip: Remember this as a phrase to recognise!

  2. Bolin Bolin

    Porto via

    I'll take it away

    Tip: <Porto via> = Take away

  3. Kyle Kyle

    Capisco. Allora buon lavoro e buon appetito

    I see. Have a good day and enjoy your meal

    Tip: <Buon lavoro> is a unique phrase, used to wish someone a good time at work <Buon appetito> means enjoy your meal

  4. Bolin Bolin

    Grazie mille. Ciao!

    Thank you very much. Bye!

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

What does da portare via mean?

'To take away / takeaway'. Da + infinitive expresses purpose. Portare via = 'take away'.

Qui vs lì?

Qui = here. Lì = there (over there). Mangiare qui = eat here. Da mangiare qui = 'for eating here'.

Common Italian counter phrases?

Per favore (please), grazie (thanks), il conto (the bill), arrivederci (goodbye), basta così (that's enough/all).

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