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How to Say ‘Have you already tried?’ in Italian

Ha già provato?

ah jah proh-VAH-toh

[ah jah proh-VAH-toh]

💬 Usage Tip: già sits between ha and the action word, just like "already" in English: ho già mangiato "I've already eaten".

Phrase Breakdown

[ah]

have (formal you, auxiliary)

Form of 'avere' used with a past participle to form the past tense, addressing someone politely.

Example

Ha mangiato bene?

Did you eat well?

già

[jah]

already

An adverb used to say that something has happened before now.

Example

Hai già parlato con il recruiter dell'azienda?

Have you already spoken with the company recruiter?

provato

[proh-VAH-toh]

tried

Past participle of 'provare', to try or attempt.

Example

Ho provato a chiamarti.

I tried to call you.

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