A1 Expression خنثی

come si dice?

how do you say?

معنی

Asking for a word.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Italians are very helpful with language learners. Asking 'come si dice' is seen as a sign of respect for the culture. In many parts of Italy, people speak a local dialect. If you ask 'come si dice', they might give you the Italian word and then the dialect version. The phrase is often accompanied by the 'hand purse' gesture if the speaker is struggling to remember a word. It is perfectly polite to interrupt yourself with 'come si dice' if you forget a word. It shows you care about using the right term.

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The Point-and-Say

If you don't know the English word either, just point at the object and say 'Come si dice questo?'. It works every time!

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Don't forget the 'si'

Without 'si', the phrase 'Come dice?' sounds like you are asking 'What is he/she saying?' about a third person.

معنی

Asking for a word.

🎯

The Point-and-Say

If you don't know the English word either, just point at the object and say 'Come si dice questo?'. It works every time!

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Don't forget the 'si'

Without 'si', the phrase 'Come dice?' sounds like you are asking 'What is he/she saying?' about a third person.

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Be ready for a lesson

When you ask this, Italians might give you three different words for the same thing. Just nod and say 'Grazie!'

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to ask how to say 'water'.

Come ___ dice 'water'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: si

The impersonal 'si' is required for this expression.

Which is the correct way to ask for a translation?

How do you say 'bread' in Italian?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Come si dice 'bread'?

Italian uses 'come' (how) and the impersonal 'si dice'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Scusa, ___ 'book' in italiano? B: Si dice 'libro'.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: come si dice

The context shows someone asking for a translation.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are at a bakery and don't know the name of a cake.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Come si dice questo?

You use 'come si dice questo' to ask for the name of an object you are pointing at.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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Fill in the missing word to ask how to say 'water'. جای خالی A1

Come ___ dice 'water'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: si

The impersonal 'si' is required for this expression.

Which is the correct way to ask for a translation? Choose A1

How do you say 'bread' in Italian?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Come si dice 'bread'?

Italian uses 'come' (how) and the impersonal 'si dice'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Scusa, ___ 'book' in italiano? B: Si dice 'libro'.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: come si dice

The context shows someone asking for a translation.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are at a bakery and don't know the name of a cake.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Come si dice questo?

You use 'come si dice questo' to ask for the name of an object you are pointing at.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

6 سوال

No, for people's names use 'Come ti chiami?' (informal) or 'Come si chiama?' (formal).

Use 'Come si dice' for single words or the general concept. Use 'Come si dicono' only if you are specifically asking about a list of plural items.

Yes, it is perfectly neutral and polite for all situations.

Say 'Come si scrive?' right after they tell you the word.

You can say 'Come si chiama questo?' and people will understand you perfectly.

Only if it's not obvious. If you are in Italy, it's usually assumed.

عبارات مرتبط

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come si chiama?

similar

What is it called?

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come si scrive?

builds on

How do you spell/write it?

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come si pronuncia?

builds on

How do you pronounce it?

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come si dice in inglese?

specialized form

How do you say it in English?

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cosa significa?

contrast

What does it mean?

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