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Glielo devo chiedere via...

I have to ask her.

Language note: Reflects Italian indirect style, using 'via' to imply going about the ask delicately.

Culture note: Asking for decisions might involve several layers, cultural hinting towards diplomacy.

Context: He continues to tease, suggesting he needs to ask for preferential guidance.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Glielo

[GLYEH-loh]

it to him/her

Refers to something to be given or told to another person.

Glielo mando stasera.

I will send it to him/her tonight.

devo

[DEH-voh]

I must

Indicates a necessity or an obligation.

Devo andare domani.

I must go tomorrow.

chiedere

[KYEH-deh-reh]

to ask

The act of posing a question or making a request.

Chiedere aiuto.

To ask for help.

via

[VEE-ah]

via

Past or through a place.

Viaggio via Napoli.

I travel via Naples.

Phrase Parts

Glielo devo chiedere

Via...

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