How to Say ‘What's her name?’ in Italian
Come si chiama?
KOH-meh see KYAH-mah
[KOH-meh see KYAH-mah]
💬 Usage Tip: chi in chiama sounds like English k: (KYAH-mah). ch in Italian is always hard.
Phrase Breakdown
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?
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