Meaning
Asking for an opinion or agreement.
Cultural Background
Asking for an opinion is often accompanied by a specific gesture: holding the hand out, palm up, and slightly shrugging the shoulders. In the south, 'Che ne dici?' might be replaced by 'Che ne pensi?' or even 'Che ti pare?', which sounds slightly more emotive. Even in business, 'Che ne dici?' is used among colleagues of the same rank to build consensus before a meeting. Young Italians often shorten it or add 'ci sta' (it fits/it's cool) to the end to check if a plan is trendy.
The 'Ne' Rule
If you are referring to something already mentioned, always use 'ne'. It makes you sound 100% more native.
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Don't say 'Che ne dici?' to your Italian grandmother unless she's very cool. Use 'Che ne dice?' to be safe.
Meaning
Asking for an opinion or agreement.
The 'Ne' Rule
If you are referring to something already mentioned, always use 'ne'. It makes you sound 100% more native.
Watch the Register
Don't say 'Che ne dici?' to your Italian grandmother unless she's very cool. Use 'Che ne dice?' to be safe.
The Pause
After saying 'Che ne dici?', wait for the answer. Italians use this to actually get feedback, not just as a filler.
Test Yourself
Complete the suggestion with the correct particle and preposition.
Che ___ dici ___ andare al mare?
The standard pattern is 'Che ne dici di' + infinitive.
Choose the most natural response to: 'Ho comprato questo libro, che ne dici?'
Response:
The question asks for an opinion, so 'It seems very interesting!' is the only logical answer.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Phrase: 'Che ne dice, Dottore?'
'Dice' is the formal form, appropriate for a doctor.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Stasera c'è la partita. B: _________ se la guardiamo insieme?
'Che ne dici se...' is the correct pattern for 'What do you say if...'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Che ne dici vs Che dici
Practice Bank
4 exercisesChe ___ dici ___ andare al mare?
The standard pattern is 'Che ne dici di' + infinitive.
Response:
The question asks for an opinion, so 'It seems very interesting!' is the only logical answer.
Phrase: 'Che ne dice, Dottore?'
'Dice' is the formal form, appropriate for a doctor.
A: Stasera c'è la partita. B: _________ se la guardiamo insieme?
'Che ne dici se...' is the correct pattern for 'What do you say if...'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
14 questionsOnly if you didn't hear what someone said. For opinions, you need the 'ne'.
They are interchangeable. 'Che' is slightly more common in spoken Italian.
You can say 'Mi piace!' (I like it), 'Ottima idea!' (Great idea), or 'Non saprei' (I wouldn't know).
The formal version is 'Che ne dice?' (using the Lei form).
Yes! 'Che ne dici di una pizza?' is perfect.
Yes, 'Che ne hai detto?' but it's much less common than the present.
Not at all! It's very polite because it asks for the other person's input.
Yes, in an informal or neutral email to a colleague.
'Dici' is more for suggestions/quick reactions; 'Pensi' is for deeper thoughts.
Yes, it is standard Italian used from Milan to Sicily.
No, for that use 'E tu?' or 'E a te?'.
It stands for 'di questa cosa' (of this thing).
Yes, 'Che ne dici se andiamo?' is very common.
Young people might just say 'Che dici?' with a specific tone, but 'Che ne dici' is never out of style.
Related Phrases
Che ne pensi?
synonymWhat do you think?
Che te ne pare?
similarHow does it seem to you?
Ti va di...?
similarDo you feel like...?
Cosa ne dici?
synonymWhat do you say about it?
