Italian Phrase
Quando danno la pagella?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the date or moment when the school will hand out the report cards. It is a straightforward time‑question that presumes the listener knows which school or class is being discussed.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are a student, a parent, or a guardian who wants to know when the school will distribute the grades. It works in informal conversations with teachers, school staff, or other parents.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quandodannolapagella?
Quando (question word)
Used to ask about time; it does not change form and is placed at the beginning of a question.
danno (present tense of dare)
Third‑person plural present of the verb *dare* (to give). It matches a plural subject that is understood from context (e.g., *gli insegnanti*).
la pagella (definite article + noun)
The word *pagella* means ‘report card’. The article *la* marks it as a specific, known document.
🗨In Conversation
Quando danno la pagella?
When do they give the report card?
La consegneranno il prossimo lunedì, dopo la riunione dei genitori.
They’ll hand them out next Monday, after the parents’ meeting.
✕Common Mistakes
Quando dà la pagella?
Use *danno* (plural) because the implied subject is plural (teachers, the school). *Dà* is singular and would be wrong here.
Quando danno le pagelle?
The singular *pagella* refers to the single report card for a student. *Pagelle* would mean multiple report cards, which changes the meaning.
Quando è la pagella?
This asks *what* the report card is, not *when* it will be given. Use *Quando* for time questions.
↔Alternatives
Quando riceverò la pagella?
When will I receive the report card?
A che punto consegnano la pagella?
At what point do they hand out the report card?
Quando arriverà la pagella?
When will the report card arrive?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, *la pagella* is usually issued at the end of each term (quarter, semester, or school year) and includes grades for each subject, plus teacher comments. Schools often give them during a brief meeting with parents, but many now send them electronically. Knowing the exact date can be important for planning holidays or tutoring sessions.