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How to Say ‘The menu, please.’ in Italian

Il menù, per favore.

eel meh-NOO pair fah-VOH-reh

[eel meh-NOO pair fah-VOH-reh]

Phrase Breakdown

Il menù,

eel meh-NOO

The menu,

Say 'eel meh-NOO'. The accent on 'ù' puts the stress on the last syllable.

Example

Il menù è in italiano.

The menu is in Italian.

Words in this phrase

[eel]

the

Masculine singular definite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Nella frase Il tempo personale, Il introduce il concetto di tempo privato.

In the phrase 'Il tempo personale,' 'Il' introduces the concept of private time.

menù

[meh-NOO]

The list of dishes offered, or a selected meal arrangement.

Example

Avere un menù fisso è comune per i gruppi grandi.

Having a fixed menu is common for large groups.

per favore.

pair fah-VOH-reh

please.

Say 'pehr fah-VOH-reh', with a light tapped 'r'.

Example

Un tavolo per due, per favore.

A table for two, please.

Words in this phrase

per

[pair]

please / for

Part of the polite expression per favore, used to soften a request.

Example

Dico per favore quando parlo con il negoziante.

I say please when I speak with the shopkeeper.

favore

[fah-VOH-reh]

favor / please

Used with per to make a polite request: please.

Example

Il menù, per favore, grazie.

The menu, please, thank you.

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