Di dove sei?
Where are you from?
Language note: Remember to use the informal 'tu'.
Culture note: In informal settings, you can use this phrase to show interest in someone's background.
Context: After introductions, they ask a bit more about you.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Di
[dee]
From where
Common question to ask about someone's origin.
Di dove sei quando incontri qualcuno?
Where are you from when you meet someone?
dove
[doh-veh]
where
Question word for location or origin.
Chiedo spesso 'di dove sei?'.
I often ask 'where are you from?'.
sei
[seh-ee]
are you
Used in questions about identity or place.
Sei italiano?
Are you Italian?
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