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How to Say ‘I wanted to ask’ in Italian

Volevo chiedere

voh-LEH-voh KYEH-deh-reh

[voh-LEH-voh KYEH-deh-reh]

💬 Usage Tip: Putting the request in the past makes it softer and more polite, just like "I wanted to ask" in English. Same trick: volevo sapere "I wanted to know".

Phrase Breakdown

Volevo

[voh-LEH-voh]

I wanted

An imperfect form often used politely in emails or messages, like 'I wanted to...'.

Example

Volevo scriverti per ringraziarti del tempo dedicato.

I wanted to write to thank you for the time you dedicated.

chiedere

[KYEH-deh-reh]

to ask

To request information or an answer.

Example

Devo chiedere un favore.

I must ask for a favor.

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