How do you say "And what are the chanterelles like?" in Italian?

"And what are the chanterelles like?" in Italian is "E i finferli come sono?". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

What does "E i finferli come sono?" mean in English?

"E i finferli come sono?" means "And what are the chanterelles like?" in English. Usage tip: Very natural follow-up question when comparing products.

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How to Say ‘And what are the chanterelles like?’ in Italian

E i finferli come sono?

eh ee feen-FEHR-lee KOH-meh SOH-noh

[eh ee feen-FEHR-lee KOH-meh SOH-noh]

💬 Usage Tip: Very natural follow-up question when comparing products.

🇮🇹 In Italy: Italian vendors often respond with sensory details—profumati, delicati, saporiti, and so on.

Phrase Breakdown

E i finferli

eh ee feen-FEHR-lee

and the chanterelles

Introduces a new item in the conversation, linking it to the previous topic.

Example

E i pomodori?

And the tomatoes?

Words in this phrase

[eh]

and

Used to continue the conversation and ask about another item.

Example

E i finferli come sono oggi al banco?

And how are the chanterelles today at the stall?

[ee]

the

Masculine plural article for plural nouns.

Example

E i finferli sono freschi stamattina?

And are the chanterelles fresh this morning?

finferli

[feen-FEHR-lee]

chanterelles

Popular edible mushrooms known for their aroma and golden color.

Example

E i finferli come sono per la pasta?

And how are the chanterelles for pasta?

Come sono?

KOH-meh SOH-noh

what are they like? / how are they?

Asks for a description or quality of the item.

Example

Come sono le mele?

What are the apples like?

Words in this phrase

come

[KOH-meh]

how

Question word asking for a description or evaluation.

Example

E i finferli come sono di sapore?

And how are the chanterelles in flavor?

sono

[SOH-noh]

are

Verb used here to ask about the mushrooms' qualities.

Example

I finferli come sono oggi?

How are the chanterelles today?

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