How do you say "Is there / Is it" in Italian?

"Is there / Is it" in Italian is "C'è". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘Is there / Is it’ in Italian

Q: What does "C'è" mean in English?

"C'è" means "Is there / Is it" in English. Usage tip: [C'è] is short for [ci è]. You use it for "there is / is there," and the plural is [ci sono]: [C'è un tavolo] but [Ci sono due tavoli].

C'è

cheh eh

[cheh eh]

💬 Usage Tip: [C'è] is short for [ci è]. You use it for "there is / is there," and the plural is [ci sono]: [C'è un tavolo] but [Ci sono due tavoli].

Phrase Breakdown

[cheh]

there

Used as part of the expression meaning 'there is' or 'is there'.

Example

C'è un'area privata per il gruppo?

Is there a private area for the group?

[eh]

Third-person singular of 'essere'; here it completes 'C'è' = 'there is'.

Example

C'è posto anche per due bambini.

There is also room for two children.

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