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Italian Phrase

Dove metto l'indirizzo del mittente?

/ˈdove ˈmet.to l‿in.diˈrit.tso del mitˈtɛn.te/

Meaning"Where do I put the sender's address?"

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Meaning

The speaker is asking where they should place the sender’s address, typically on a form, a package, or an envelope. It implies a need for guidance on the correct field or spot.

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When to use

Use this question when you are filling out a mailing label, a customs declaration, an online checkout form, or any document that requires you to indicate who is sending the item.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Dovemettol'indirizzodelmittente

1

Dove (interrogative adverb)

Used to ask about location or position; it does not change form.

2

metto (present indicative of mettere)

First‑person singular of 'mettere' meaning 'to put' or 'to place'.

3

l'indirizzo (elided article + noun)

The definite article 'il' elides before a vowel, becoming 'l’', attached to the noun.

4

del (di + il)

Contraction meaning 'of the', linking the noun 'mittente' to 'indirizzo'.

5

mittente (noun)

Means 'sender' and is masculine singular; it follows the preposition 'di' in the genitive construction.

🗨In Conversation

A

Dove metto l'indirizzo del mittente?

Where do I put the sender's address?

Sull'angolo in alto a sinistra, sopra il timbro.

In the top‑left corner, above the stamp.

B

✕Common Mistakes

Dove metto l'indirizzo del mittente?
Learners often omit the auxiliary verb 'devo' which makes the request sound more polite and natural.
Dove metto indirizzo del mittente?
Avoid dropping the article; 'indirizzo del mittente' without the article sounds incomplete.
Dove metto l'indirizzo del mittente?
In formal contexts, use the infinitive construction: 'Dove devo mettere l'indirizzo del mittente?'.

↔Alternatives

Dove devo inserire l'indirizzo del mittente?
Where should I insert the sender's address?
In quale campo va scritto l'indirizzo del mittente?
In which field should the sender's address be written?
Qual è il posto giusto per l'indirizzo del mittente?
What is the right place for the sender's address?

Cultural Tip

In Italy, the sender’s address is traditionally placed in the top‑left corner of an envelope, while the recipient’s address goes in the centre‑right. For parcels, the sender’s details are often printed on a separate label affixed to the top of the box. Using the correct placement helps postal workers process mail quickly and avoids delays.