Asking for Locations in Italian
When you are exploring an Italian city, knowing how to ask for directions is essential! In this lesson, you will learn how to find places using the phrase Dov'è...? (Where is...?).
Key Rules
- Dov'è is a contraction of dove è (where is). It is used for singular places.
- To make your request polite, you can add Scusi (Excuse me, formal) at the beginning.
- Italian nouns have genders. Masculine nouns usually take il (the), while feminine nouns take la (the).
Examples
- Dov'è il duomo? – Where is the cathedral?
- Scusi, dov'è la stazione? – Excuse me, where is the station?
Common Mistakes
Don't forget that dov'è already includes the verb 'is'. Avoid saying dov'è è!
Words
la stazione
the station
Dov'è la stazione?Where is the station?
il duomo
the cathedral
Il duomo è grande.The cathedral is big.
la banca
the bank
Cerco la banca.I am looking for the bank.
il ristorante
the restaurant
Il ristorante è vicino.The restaurant is nearby.
l'hotel
the hotel
Dov'è l'hotel?Where is the hotel?
la farmacia
the pharmacy
La farmacia è aperta.The pharmacy is open.
vicino
nearby
La banca è qui vicino.The bank is nearby.
scusi
excuse me
Scusi, dov'è il duomo?Excuse me, where is the cathedral?
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Patterns
Dov'è ___?
Used to ask where a specific place is located.
Dov'è la farmacia?Where is the pharmacy?
Scusi, dov'è ___?
A polite way to ask a stranger for directions.
Scusi, dov'è il ristorante?Excuse me, where is the restaurant?