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How to Say โ€˜You should askโ€™ in Italian

Dovresti chiedere

doh-vres-tee kye-de-re

[doh-vres-tee kye-de-re]

๐Ÿ’ฌ Usage Tip: Combines suggestion with action.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น In Italy: Sometimes advice in Italy is given with insistence, reflecting a culture of community and care.

Phrase Breakdown

Dovresti

[doh-vres-tee]

You should ask

Used to suggest inquiring about something.

Example

Dovresti chiedere se il traffico รจ pesante.

You should ask if the traffic is heavy.

chiedere

[kye-de-re]

To ask

To seek information from someone.

Example

Dovresti chiedere l'orario del traffico.

You should ask about the traffic schedule.

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