Come ti chiami?
What's your name?
Language note: A basic question for introductions, using informal 'tu'.
Culture note: Italians often introduce themselves with both first and last names.
Context: You decide to ask for their name.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Come
[koh-meh]
How
Used to inquire about the manner in which something is to be done or is happening.
Come ti chiami?
What is your name?
ti
[tee]
you
A pronoun used to address someone directly.
Come ti chiami?
What's your name?
chiami
[kee-ah-mee]
are called
Part of the phrase used to ask someone's name.
Ti chiami Marco?
Are you called Marco?
Phrase Parts
Come
Ti chiami?
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