Italian · Question Words
che cosa
what
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask for information specifying something.
Example
Che cosa vuoi mangiare stasera?
What do you want to eat tonight?
Etymology
'Che cosa' translates directly from Latin as 'quid,' using 'che' as a pronoun for questioning. It is fundamental in forming queries in Italian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Che cosa' is appropriate for both formal and informal settings, common in spoken language and writing, and used throughout Italy.