How to Say ‘What's the work environment like?’ in Italian
Com'è l'ambiente di lavoro?
kohm eh l am-bee-EN-teh dee lah-VOH-roh
[kohm eh l am-bee-EN-teh dee lah-VOH-roh]
🇮🇹 In Italy: A natural, non-intrusive way to ask about company culture at a career event. Questions about salary are best saved for later.
Phrase Breakdown
Com'è
kohm eh
How is / What is ... like
This is 'come' plus 'è' contracted. Say it as one word, co-MÈ, with an open final 'è'.
Com'è il tempo?
What's the weather like?
Words in this phrase
Com'
[kohm]
what's ... like
Shortened form of come in com'è, used to ask about characteristics.
Com' è di sapore l'Etiopia? Com' chiede una descrizione.
What is Ethiopia like in flavor? Com' asks for a description.
è
[eh]
is
Third-person singular of 'essere'; used to describe a person, company, or situation.
Quando dici È in È molto umana, stai descrivendo l'azienda.
When you say 'È' in 'È molto umana,' you are describing the company.
l'ambiente di lavoro?
l am-bee-EN-teh dee lah-VOH-roh
the work environment?
Link 'l'' straight to 'ambiente' and raise your tone at the end for the question.
Ti piace l'ambiente di lavoro?
Do you like the work environment?
Words in this phrase
l'
[l]
the (before a vowel)
Contracted article used before a vowel; part of the expression "l'importante."
"L'" atmosfera dello stadio è unica.
The atmosphere of the stadium is unique.
ambiente
[am-bee-EN-teh]
environment; atmosphere
Refers to the workplace setting or overall atmosphere.
Questo ambiente favorisce la collaborazione tra colleghi.
This environment encourages collaboration among colleagues.
di
[dee]
of
Preposition linking nouns, often translated as of.
Che tipo di ruolo è disponibile?
What kind of role is available?
lavoro
[lah-VOH-roh]
work
Refers to professional activity, job duties, or working life.
Lavoro e vita privata è una combinazione importante quando valuti un'azienda.
'Work and private life' is an important combination when you evaluate a company.
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