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Italian Phrase

Sono tutte le tue cose?

/ˈso.no ˈtut.te le ˈtu.e ˈkɔ.ze/
Meaning"Are all these your things?"
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Meaning

This phrase literally translates to "Are all the your things?". It's used to ask if a collection of items belongs entirely to the person being addressed. It implies a sense of completeness regarding the ownership of the items present.

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When to use

You would typically use this phrase when someone is packing, moving, or has left items somewhere, and you want to confirm if everything present belongs to them. It's a common and practical question when tidying up or organizing belongings.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Sonotutteletuecose

1

Sono (essere)

'Sono' is the third-person plural conjugation of the verb 'essere' (to be). In this context, it functions as 'Are these...' or 'Are they...'.

2

tutte

'Tutte' is the feminine plural form of the indefinite adjective 'tutto' (all/everything). It must agree in gender and number with the noun it refers to, which is 'cose' (feminine plural).

3

le

'Le' is the feminine plural definite article, meaning 'the'. It precedes the possessive adjective and noun.

4

tue

'Tue' is the feminine plural form of the possessive adjective 'tuo' (your, singular informal). It agrees with 'cose' in gender and number.

5

cose

'Cose' is a feminine plural noun meaning 'things' or 'stuff'. It's a very common and versatile word in Italian.

🗨In Conversation

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Ho trovato queste borse. Sono tutte le tue cose?

I found these bags. Are all these your things?

Sì, grazie! Ho dimenticato di prenderle.

Yes, thank you! I forgot to take them.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Sono tutto le tue cose?

    The adjective 'tutto' (all/everything) must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Since 'cose' (things) is feminine plural, 'tutte' (feminine plural) is required.

  • Sono le tue cose tutte?

    While grammatically understandable, 'tutte' usually precedes the definite article and possessive adjective when referring to 'all of' a specific group of items, making 'tutte le tue cose' the more natural and common phrasing.

↔Alternatives

  • Sono queste tutte le tue cose?

    Are these all your things?

  • Hai preso tutte le tue cose?

    Have you taken all your things?

  • Sono tutti i tuoi oggetti?

    Are all your objects here?

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Cultural Tip

Italians are generally quite direct in questions about belongings, especially in informal settings. This phrase is common and polite, serving as a practical inquiry rather than implying judgment. It's often used in family or close friend contexts.