How to Say โThere areโ in Italian
Ci sono
chee SOH-noh
[chee SOH-noh]
๐ฌ Usage Tip: [Ci sono] means "there are," and it's also the normal way to ask if something is available: [Ci sono tavoli fuori?] or [Ci sono menu vegetariani?].
Phrase Breakdown
Ci
[chee]
there
Part of the expression 'ci sono,' used to say that things exist or are available.
Ci sono offerte speciali questa sera?
Are there special offers this evening?
sono
[SOH-noh]
are
Part of 'ci sono,' meaning 'there are' for plural items.
Ci sono piatti vegetariani nel menu?
Are there vegetarian dishes on the menu?
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