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How to Say ‘Is it to take away?’ in Italian

È da portare via?

eh dah por-TAH-reh VEE-ah

[eh dah por-TAH-reh VEE-ah]

Phrase Breakdown

È da

eh dah

Is it to

'È' is an open 'eh' sound. Glide it into 'da': 'eh-DA'.

Example

È da mangiare subito.

It's to be eaten right away.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Third-person singular of 'essere'; used to describe a person, company, or situation.

Example

Quando dici È in È molto umana, stai descrivendo l'azienda.

When you say 'È' in 'È molto umana,' you are describing the company.

[dah]

for (purpose)

Preposition showing the use or purpose of an object.

Example

Mi serve una tazza da tè.

I need a teacup.

portare via?

por-TAH-reh VEE-ah

take away?

This means takeaway. Roll the 'r': 'por-TA-re VEE-a'.

Example

Una pizza da portare via.

A pizza to take away.

Words in this phrase

portare

[por-TAH-reh]

to carry / to take

Infinitive verb; 'portare via' means to take away.

Example

Devo portare la borsa.

I have to carry the bag.

via

[VEE-ah]

Away

Indicates moving away or departing.

Example

Andiamo via!

Let's go away!

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