How to Say ‘What are you doing now?’ in Italian
Di cosa ti occupi ora?
dee KOH-zah tee oh-KOO-pee OH-rah
[dee KOH-zah tee oh-KOO-pee OH-rah]
💬 Usage Tip: Literal translation: 'What are you occupying yourself with now?'
🇮🇹 In Italy: Shows interest in updates regarding occupation or activities.
Phrase Breakdown
Di cosa
dee KOH-zah
About what
Used to ask about the subject or topic.
Di cosa parli?
What are you talking about?
Words in this phrase
Di
[dee]
Of
Indicates an association or belonging.
La causa di un evento.
The cause of an event.
cosa
[KOH-zah]
What
Used for asking for information.
Cosa stai facendo?
What are you doing?
ti occupi
tee oh-KOO-pee
do you work
Refers to one's job or activity.
Mi occupo di marketing.
I work in marketing.
Words in this phrase
ti
[tee]
You
Second person singular pronoun.
Ti vedo.
I see you.
occupi
[oh-KOO-pee]
Busy yourself
Engage in an activity.
Ti occupi di musica.
You engage yourself in music.
ora
[OH-rah]
Now
At the present time.
Ora è il momento.
Now is the time.
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