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How to Say ‘For groups, though, we ask for a set menu.’ in Italian

Per i gruppi, però, chiediamo un menù fisso.

pehr ee GROOP-pee peh-ROH kyeh-DYAH-moh oon meh-NOO FEES-soh

[pehr ee GROOP-pee peh-ROH kyeh-DYAH-moh oon meh-NOO FEES-soh]

💬 Usage Tip: però "though" or "however" can sit in the middle of a sentence between commas, just like English "though". The accent matters: it's stressed on the last syllable.

Phrase Breakdown

Per i gruppi, però,

pehr ee GROOP-pee peh-ROH

For groups, however,

'però' means 'however' and is stressed on the final 'ò'. Pause briefly at each comma.

Example

È caro, però è buono.

It's expensive, but it's good.

Words in this phrase

Per

[pehr]

for

A preposition used to explain purpose or reason.

Example

Sono qui per conoscere nuove aziende.

I am here to get to know new companies.

[ee]

the

Plural masculine definite article used before plural masculine nouns.

Example

Nella frase I responsabili, I introduce il gruppo dei manager.

In the phrase 'I responsabili,' 'I' introduces the group of managers.

gruppi

[GROOP-pee]

groups

Plural of 'gruppo'.

Example

Accettiamo gruppi numerosi.

We accept large groups.

però

[peh-ROH]

but

Used to introduce a contrast or exception.

Example

Però, c'è un problema.

But, there's a problem.

chiediamo un menù fisso.

kyeh-DYAH-moh oon meh-NOO FEES-soh

we require a set menu

Say it smoothly: 'kye-DYA-mo un me-NÙ FIS-so'.

Example

Per le feste chiediamo un menù fisso.

For parties we require a set menu.

Words in this phrase

chiediamo

[kyeh-DYAH-moh]

we ask / require

From 'chiedere', first person plural.

Example

Chiediamo il conto.

We ask for the bill.

[oon]

a / an

An indefinite article meaning 'a' before a masculine singular noun.

Example

È stato un incontro molto utile.

It was a very useful meeting.

menù

[meh-NOO]

The list of dishes a restaurant offers; for groups it often means a set selection of courses at a fixed price.

Example

Il ristorante propone un menù degustazione per le cene di gruppo.

The restaurant offers a tasting menu for group dinners.

fisso

[FEES-soh]

fixed / set

Unchanging; 'menù fisso' is a set menu.

Example

Il prezzo è fisso.

The price is fixed.

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