Italian Phrase
Hai annaffiato le piante?
Meaning
This is a direct question used to check if someone has completed the task of watering domestic plants. It uses the 'passato prossimo' tense, which describes an action that happened in the recent past with effects continuing into the present.
When to use
Use this phrase in a domestic setting with family members, roommates, or partners to coordinate household chores. It is a standard, informal way to ensure the garden or indoor plants are cared for.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Haiannaffiatolepiante
Avere (Hai)
The auxiliary verb 'avere' in the second person singular, used here to form the passato prossimo.
Annaffiato
The past participle of 'annaffiare'. When used with 'avere', the ending typically stays -o unless there is a preceding direct object pronoun.
Le piante
'Le' is the feminine plural definite article matching 'piante', which is the plural form of 'pianta'.
🗨In Conversation
Hai annaffiato le piante?
Did you water the plants?
Sì, l'ho fatto stamattina presto.
Yes, I did it early this morning.
✕Common Mistakes
Hai bagnato le piante?
While 'bagnare' means 'to wet', 'annaffiare' is the specific and correct verb used for watering plants.
Hai annaffiato i piante?
'Piante' is a feminine plural noun, so it requires the feminine plural article 'le' instead of the masculine 'i'.
↔Alternatives
Hai dato l'acqua ai fiori?
Did you give water to the flowers?
Ti sei ricordato delle piante?
Did you remember the plants?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, many urban residents take great pride in their 'balconi fioriti' (flowering balconies). Caring for plants is often seen as a shared responsibility in the household, and asking this question shows attention to the home's aesthetics and well-being.