How to Say ‘How are the kids?’ in Italian
E i bambini come stanno?
eh ee bahm-BEE-nee KOH-meh STAH-noh
[eh ee bahm-BEE-nee KOH-meh STAH-noh]
Phrase Breakdown
E i bambini
eh ee bahm-BEE-nee
Words in this phrase
E
[eh]
and
Conjunction used to connect words or phrases of the same type.
Ho comprato mele e arance.
I bought apples and oranges.
i
[ee]
the
Definite article used before a noun that is specific or known to the listener.
I libri sono sul tavolo.
The books are on the table.
bambini
[bahm-BEE-nee]
children
Young human beings below the age of full physical development.
I bambini amano i dolci.
Children love sweets.
Come stanno?
KOH-meh STAH-noh
Words in this phrase
come
[KOH-meh]
how
Used to ask about the manner, condition, or way something happens.
Come va il progetto?
How is the project going?
stanno
[STAH-noh]
are they
Used to inquire about the condition or state of something or someone.
Come stanno le tue piante?
How are your plants?
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