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Italian Phrase

Dimmi la tua destinazione, per favore.

/ˈdim.mi la ˈtu.a des.ti.naˈt͡sjo.ne per faˈvo.re/
Meaning"Tell me your destination, please."
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Meaning

This polite request asks someone to tell you where they are going or where they intend to go. It can be used in travel, transportation, or planning contexts, and conveys both curiosity and courtesy.

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When to use

Use when you need to know someone's travel plans, such as at a hotel desk, airport, train station, or when coordinating a meetup. It is appropriate in both formal and semi‑formal situations.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Dimmilatuadestinazione,perfavore.

1

Imperative + pronoun

In Italian, the imperative of 'dire' for 'tu' is 'di', and when combined with the object pronoun 'mi' it becomes 'dimmi', meaning 'tell me'.

2

Definite article

The feminine singular article 'la' is used before a feminine noun like 'destinazione'.

3

Possessive adjective

Possessive adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they modify; 'tua' matches the feminine singular 'destinazione'.

4

Noun (destinazione)

'Destinazione' is a feminine singular noun meaning 'destination' or 'goal'.

5

Polite expression

'Per favore' is a standard way to say 'please' and is placed at the end of a request.

🗨In Conversation

A

Dimmi la tua destinazione, per favore.

Tell me your destination, please.

Vado a Roma, ma potrei fare una sosta a Firenze.

I'm going to Rome, but I might make a stop in Florence.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Dici la tua destinazione, per favore.

    Use the imperative 'dimmi' instead of the present indicative 'dici' for a request.

  • Dimmi tua destinazione, per favore.

    The definite article 'la' is required before 'destinazione'.

↔Alternatives

  • Dove vai?

    Where are you going?

  • Qual è la tua meta, per favore?

    What is your destination, please?

  • Mi dici dove ti dirigi?

    Can you tell me where you're heading?

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, adding 'per favore' makes a request sound courteous, but among close friends it is often dropped. The word 'destinazione' can refer to a literal travel destination or a figurative goal, so context matters. When speaking to strangers, keep a friendly tone and maintain eye contact to convey politeness.