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How to Say ‘Do you have children? (formal)’ in Italian

Lei ha figli?

LAY ah FEEL-yee

[LAY ah FEEL-yee]

💬 Usage Tip: No article or "any" is needed: Ha figli? is enough. The Lei is optional and adds a touch of emphasis.

Phrase Breakdown

Lei

[LAY]

you (formal)

Polite form of addressing someone directly.

Example

Questo regalo è per Lei.

This gift is for you.

ha

[ah]

do you have

Formal third-person singular form of avere, used to address a customer politely.

Example

Ha preferenze per il dolce di compleanno?

Do you have preferences for the birthday dessert?

figli

[FEEL-yee]

children; sons

Plural of figlio; means sons or children of mixed gender.

Example

I miei figli sono a casa.

My children are at home.

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