Che ore sono?
What time is it?
Language note: Pronounced 'keh o-reh so-no', vital for catching trains and buses!
Culture note: In casual settings, asking this could trigger a social conversation rather than a quick response.
Context: Curious about the time, Giulia checks with Marco to ensure they don't miss the bus.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Che
[keh]
What time is it?
A common way to ask for the current time.
Che ore sono adesso?
What time is it now?
ore
[OH-reh]
What time is it?
A common way to ask for the current time.
Scusami, sai che ore sono?
Excuse me, do you know what time it is?
sono
[SOH-noh]
What time is it?
A common way to ask for the current time.
Non so che ore sono.
I don't know what time it is.
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