How to Say ‘But it says on the window that you take cards, doesn't it?’ in Italian
Sul finestrino però c'è scritto che accettate le carte, no?
sool fee-neh-STREE-noh peh-ROH cheh eh skriht-toh keh ah-cheht-tah-teh Leh CAR-teh noh
[sool fee-neh-STREE-noh peh-ROH cheh eh skriht-toh keh ah-cheht-tah-teh Leh CAR-teh noh]
💬 Usage Tip: Ending with no? turns a statement into "..., right?". It's a cheap way to make any claim a question.
Phrase Breakdown
Sul finestrino però
sool fee-neh-STREE-noh peh-ROH
But on the window
'Finestrino' is a car or train window. 'Però' means 'but' and is stressed on the end: peh-ROH.
Sul finestrino però c'è un adesivo.
But there's a sticker on the window.
Words in this phrase
Sul
[sool]
On the
Used to indicate position above or in contact with a surface.
Il libro è sul tavolo.
The book is on the table.
finestrino
[fee-neh-STREE-noh]
window (of a vehicle)
Small window of a plane, train or car; diminutive of 'finestra'.
Guardo fuori dal finestrino.
I look out the window.
però
[peh-ROH]
but
Used to introduce a contrast or exception.
Però, c'è un problema.
But, there's a problem.
c'è scritto
cheh eh skriht-toh
it says
This introduces what a sign states. Say it 'cheh SKREET-to'.
Qui c'è scritto 'uscita'.
Here it says 'exit'.
Words in this phrase
c'
[cheh]
there
Part of 'c'è,' the expression for 'there is.'
Qui c'è un po' troppo rumore per sentirti bene.
There's a bit too much noise here to hear you well.
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.
scritto
[skriht-toh]
written
The past participle of 'write', indicating an action of forming letters on a surface.
Io ho scritto una lettera.
I have written a letter.
che accettate le carte, no?
keh ah-cheht-tah-teh Leh CAR-teh noh
that you accept cards, right?
A final 'no?' with rising intonation turns the statement into 'right?'.
Siete aperti domenica, no?
You're open on Sunday, right?
Words in this phrase
che
[keh]
That
Used to introduce a subordinate clause.
Il libro che ho letto era interessante.
The book that I read was interesting.
accettate
[ah-cheht-tah-teh]
Accept (plural)
A formal way to ask if a group accepts something.
Accettate i documenti entro giovedì?
Do you accept the documents by Thursday?
le
[Leh]
The (feminine plural)
Definite article used for feminine plural nouns.
Le mele costano tre euro al chilo.
The apples cost three euros per kilo.
carte
[CAR-teh]
Cards
Pieces of plastic issued by a bank or financial company to allow payments.
Devo controllare se accettano le carte.
I need to check if they accept cards.
no
[noh]
No
A negative response or denial.
Purtroppo, il tassista ha detto 'No'.
Unfortunately, the taxi driver said 'No'.
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