Qual è il tuo nome?
What is your name?
Language note: Use 'tuo' for informal settings. For formal, switch to 'suo.'
Culture note: Italians appreciate learning the correct pronunciation of names.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Qual
[kwal]
What
Used to ask for specific information.
Qual è il tuo nome preferito?
What is your favorite name?
è
[eh]
is
The third person singular present of 'to be'.
Qual è il tuo nome?
What is your name?
il
[eel]
the
Definite article in Italian.
Qual è il tuo nome?
What is your name?
tuo
[toh-oh]
your
Possessive adjective in Italian.
Qual è il tuo nome?
What is your name?
nome
[NOH-meh]
name
Refers to what a person is called.
Qual è il tuo nome?
What is your name?
Phrase Parts
Qual
What
Used to inquire about a specific detail.
Qual è la tua città?
What is your city?
è
is
Third person singular of 'essere', meaning 'to be'.
Il cielo è blu.
The sky is blue.
il tuo
your
Possessive pronoun for informal 'your'.
Il tuo libro.
Your book.
nome
name
Used to refer to someone's first name.
Il mio nome è Anna.
My name is Anna.
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