Translation of Italian word "cosa" to English
cosa
/ˈkɔza/
How to use
The Italian noun 'cosa' (feminine) denotes 'thing; what' (Thing; what). It typically takes the definite article 'la'. In practice, refers to an object, or is used to ask a question.
🇬🇧 English
thing; what
Example
Che cosa stai facendo?
What are you doing?
Ho comprato una cosa utile.
I bought a useful thing.
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- Che cosa stai facendo?— What are you doing?
- Ho comprato una cosa utile.— I bought a useful thing.
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What does the Italian word "cosa" mean?▼
The Italian word "cosa" means "thing; what" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Che cosa stai facendo?" (which translates as "What are you doing?").
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