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How to Say ‘I'll have the Ethiopian, thanks.’ in Italian

Prendo l'Etiopia, grazie.

PREHN-doh l eh-tee-OH-pyah GRAHT-see-eh

[PREHN-doh l eh-tee-OH-pyah GRAHT-see-eh]

Phrase Breakdown

Prendo l'Etiopia,

PREHN-doh l eh-tee-OH-pyah

I'll have the Ethiopian,

Roll the R lightly in 'prendo': 'PREN-do leh-TYOH-pya'. Pause at the comma.

Example

Prendo l'Etiopia oggi.

I'll have the Ethiopian today.

Words in this phrase

Prendo

[PREHN-doh]

I’ll take

First-person singular of prendere, commonly used when ordering or choosing something at a market or shop.

Example

Prendo mezzo chilo di porcini, grazie.

I’ll take half a kilo of porcini, thank you.

[l]

the (before a vowel)

Contracted article used before a vowel; part of the expression "l'importante."

Example

"L'" atmosfera dello stadio è unica.

The atmosphere of the stadium is unique.

Etiopia

[eh-tee-OH-pyah]

Ethiopia

Here refers to the Ethiopian coffee.

Example

L'Etiopia produce caffè eccellente.

Ethiopia produces excellent coffee.

grazie.

GRAHT-see-eh

thank you.

Say 'GRAH-tsyeh', with Z as 'ts'. It has three sounds, not 'gra-zee'.

Example

Sì, grazie.

Yes, thank you.

Words in this phrase

grazie

[GRAHT-see-eh]

thank you

A polite expression used when accepting or responding kindly.

Example

Grazie per i funghi freschi.

Thank you for the fresh mushrooms.

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