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Italian Phrase

Di quali informazioni hai bisogno?

/di ˈkwa.li in.foʁ.maˈt͡sjo.ni ai ˈbi.zoɲɲo/
Meaning"What information do you need?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks the listener to specify the kind of information they require. It is a polite, neutral way to inquire about someone's informational needs, often used in professional or academic contexts.

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When to use

Use this question when you are helping someone gather data, filling out a form, or preparing a presentation. It works well in both formal and informal settings, as long as you keep a respectful tone.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Diqualiinformazionihaibisogno?

1

Di (preposition)

Introduces the object of the need; used with 'bisogno di' to ask about what is required.

2

quali (interrogative adjective)

Plural form of 'qual' used before a plural noun to ask 'which' or 'what'.

3

informazioni (noun)

Plural noun meaning 'information'; matches the plural adjective 'quali'.

4

hai (verb 'avere')

Second‑person singular present of 'avere', used here as an auxiliary in the expression 'avere bisogno'.

5

bisogno (noun)

Means 'need'; in the phrase 'avere bisogno di' it functions like the English verb 'to need'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Di quali informazioni hai bisogno?

What information do you need?

Ho bisogno dei dati di vendita degli ultimi tre mesi.

I need the sales data from the last three months.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Di che informazioni hai bisogno?

    While understandable, 'di che' is less common; 'di quali' matches the plural noun more naturally.

  • Hai bisogno di quali informazioni?

    The preposition should precede the interrogative adjective, not follow the verb.

↔Alternatives

  • Di che informazioni hai bisogno?

    What information do you need?

  • Che informazioni ti servono?

    What information do you need?

  • Quali dati ti servono?

    Which data do you need?

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Cultural Tip

In Italian, the construction 'avere bisogno di' is preferred over the English‑style 'bisogno di' alone. When speaking to strangers or in a business setting, using the full phrase 'Di quali informazioni hai bisogno?' sounds courteous and professional. In very informal chats you might hear the shorter 'Che ti serve?' but it can sound too casual in formal contexts.