How to Say ‘What kind’ in Italian
Che tipo
keh TEE-poh
[keh TEE-poh]
💬 Usage Tip: Asking about types is common to discover variety.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Italians pride themselves in knowing diverse kinds and qualities of food items.
Phrase Breakdown
Che
[keh]
What
Che is used to ask what or which in questions.
Che tipo di dolce preferisci?
What type of dessert do you prefer?
tipo
[TEE-poh]
Type
Tipo refers to a category or kind of something.
Che tipo di formaggio vuoi?
What type of cheese do you want?
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