How to Say ‘What is your mother's name?’ in Italian
Come si chiama tua madre?
KOH-meh see KYAH-mah TOO-ah MAH-dreh
[KOH-meh see KYAH-mah TOO-ah MAH-dreh]
Phrase Breakdown
Come si chiama
KOH-meh see KYAH-mah
What is the name of
Literally 'how does she call herself'. 'Ch' sounds like 'k'.
Come si chiama il tuo cane?
What's your dog's name?
Words in this phrase
Come
[KOH-meh]
how
Question word used to ask in what way or by what method.
Come arrivo al centro?
How do I get to the center?
si
[see]
reflexive
Referring back to the subject.
Mai ci si arrende.
One never gives up on themselves.
chiama
[KYAH-mah]
calls
From chiamare, to call. With si it asks or tells someone's name.
Come si chiama tuo fratello?
What is your brother's name?
tua madre?
TOO-ah MAH-dreh
your mother?
No article before a singular family member. Say 'TOO-ah MAH-dreh'.
Tua madre è qui?
Is your mother here?
Words in this phrase
tua
[TOO-ah]
your
Possessive adjective for a singular feminine noun in informal speech.
Tua madre arriva domani.
Your mother arrives tomorrow.
madre
[MAH-dreh]
mother
Refers to one's mom.
Mia madre lavora a Milano.
My mother works in Milan.
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