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Italian Phrase

E i numeri degli appartamenti?

/e i ˈnu.me.ri deʎ ap.par.taˈmen.ti/
Meaning"And the apartment numbers?"
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Meaning

Literally, 'And the numbers of the apartments?' It is a short, informal way to ask someone to give you the apartment numbers, often after a previous request about the building or the tenants.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are already talking about a building, a rental agency, or a group of tenants and you need the specific apartment numbers. It works well in casual conversation, at the reception desk, or when filling out a form.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Einumeridegliappartamenti?

1

E (conjunction)

Used to connect ideas, similar to 'and' in English. Here it introduces a follow‑up question.

2

i (definite article)

Plural masculine definite article, agrees with 'numeri'.

3

numeri (noun)

Masculine plural noun meaning 'numbers'.

4

degli (preposition + article)

Contraction of 'di' + 'gli', used before masculine plural nouns starting with a vowel or certain consonants.

5

appartamenti (noun)

Masculine plural noun meaning 'apartments'.

6

Question mark

Turns the whole clause into a question; intonation rises at the end.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ho già il nome dei proprietari.

I already have the owners' names.

E i numeri degli appartamenti?

And the apartment numbers?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • E i numeri del appartamenti?

    Use 'degli' (di + gli) before a masculine plural noun; 'del' is only for singular masculine.

  • E i numeri degli appartamento?

    The noun must agree in number with 'numeri' – use the plural 'appartamenti'.

  • E i numeri degli appartamenti.

    Missing the question mark or rising intonation makes it sound like a statement.

↔Alternatives

  • Quali sono i numeri degli appartamenti?

    What are the apartment numbers?

  • Mi può dare i numeri degli appartamenti?

    Can you give me the apartment numbers?

  • Potrebbe indicarmi i numeri degli appartamenti?

    Could you point out the apartment numbers for me?

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, when you ask for apartment numbers you often add a polite formula (e.g., 'Mi scusi' or 'Per favore') especially in formal settings like a real‑estate office. The bare question 'E i numeri degli appartamenti?' is perfectly natural among friends or colleagues who are already discussing the building.