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How to Say ‘Where is gate ten?’ in Italian

Dov'è l'uscita dieci?

dohv eh l oo-SHEE-tah DYEH-chee

[dohv eh l oo-SHEE-tah DYEH-chee]

💬 Usage Tip: The number comes after the noun, just like in English "gate ten". For example: l'uscita dodici "gate twelve".

Phrase Breakdown

Dov'è l'uscita

dohv eh l oo-SHEE-tah

Where is gate

'Uscita' means exit, and at the airport it means gate. 'L'' links smoothly to the noun: loo-SHEE-ta.

Example

Dov'è l'uscita?

Where is the exit?

Words in this phrase

Dov'

[dohv]

wher'

Shortened form of dove before è; together they mean 'where is'.

Example

Dov'è la fermata dell'autobus? Non la vedo.

Where is the bus stop? I don't see it.

è

[eh]

is

Form of 'to be' used to identify something.

Example

Oggi è il compleanno di Luca.

Today is Luca's birthday.

l'

[l]

the (before a vowel)

Contracted article used before a vowel; part of the expression "l'importante."

Example

"L'" atmosfera dello stadio è unica.

The atmosphere of the stadium is unique.

uscita

[oo-SHEE-tah]

gate, exit

Boarding gate at the airport.

Example

Andiamo all'uscita.

Let's go to the gate.

dieci?

DYEH-chee

ten?

The number ten. Say DYEH-chee, with the voice rising for the question.

Example

Sono le dieci.

It's ten o'clock.

Words in this phrase

dieci

[DYEH-chee]

Ten

Representing the number following nine and preceding eleven.

Example

Ci sono dieci studenti in classe oggi.

There are ten students in class today.

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