Di che cosa
What
Language note: Literally means 'of what thing', it's a way of asking 'about what'.
Culture note: Inquiring deeply into matters reflects the Italian philosophical penchant for seeking understanding.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Di
[dee]
Of
Indicates possession or association.
Il libro "di" Marco è sulla scrivania.
The book "of" Marco is on the desk.
che
[keh]
What
Used to ask for information about something.
Non so "che" dire.
I don't know "what" to say.
cosa
[KOH-sah]
Thing
An object, item or matter.
C'è una "cosa" sul tavolo.
There is a "thing" on the table.
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