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How to Say ‘I have to ask her.’ in Italian

Glielo devo chiedere via...

GLYEH-loh DEH-voh KYEH-deh-reh VEE-ah

[GLYEH-loh DEH-voh KYEH-deh-reh VEE-ah]

💬 Usage Tip: Reflects Italian indirect style, using 'via' to imply going about the ask delicately.

🇮🇹 In Italy: Asking for decisions might involve several layers, cultural hinting towards diplomacy.

Phrase Breakdown

Glielo devo chiedere

GLYEH-loh DEH-voh KYEH-deh-reh

Words in this phrase

Glielo

[GLYEH-loh]

it to him/her

Refers to something to be given or told to another person.

Example

Glielo mando stasera.

I will send it to him/her tonight.

devo

[DEH-voh]

I must

Indicates a necessity or an obligation.

Example

Devo andare domani.

I must go tomorrow.

chiedere

[KYEH-deh-reh]

to ask

The act of posing a question or making a request.

Example

Chiedere aiuto.

To ask for help.

Via...

VEE-ah

Words in this phrase

via

[VEE-ah]

via

Past or through a place.

Example

Viaggio via Napoli.

I travel via Naples.

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