Italian Phrase
Un tè verde per me.
Meaning
Literally 'A green tea for me.' It is a short way to order or state that you want a green tea, often used in cafés or restaurants.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are at a café, restaurant, or any place that serves beverages and you want to specify that you’d like a green tea. It works both as a polite request (with 'per favore') and as a simple statement of preference.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Untèverdeperme
Un (indefinite article)
Use 'un' for masculine singular nouns that begin with a consonant or vowel; 'tè' is masculine despite ending in -e.
tè (noun)
A masculine noun meaning 'tea'. It does not change in the plural.
verde (adjective)
Adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they modify; here 'verde' stays the same for masculine singular.
per (preposition)
Means 'for' and introduces the beneficiary of the action.
me (object pronoun)
The unstressed pronoun for 'me' used after prepositions.
🗨In Conversation
Un tè verde per me, per favore.
A green tea for me, please.
Certo, subito.
Sure, right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Una tè verde per me.
'tè' is masculine, so the correct article is 'un'.
Un tè verde per me.
Adjectives usually follow the noun in Italian; 'tè verde' is the natural order.
Un tè verde.
Dropping 'per me' changes the nuance; without it the phrase is just a request, not a statement of personal preference.
↔Alternatives
Vorrei un tè verde.
I would like a green tea.
Un tè verde, per favore.
A green tea, please.
Mi dia un tè verde.
Give me a green tea.
Cultural Tip
In Italy coffee dominates the beverage menu, but most cafés also serve tea, especially in larger cities and tourist areas. When ordering, adding 'per favore' (please) or using a more formal construction like 'Vorrei' shows politeness. Remember that 'tè' is masculine, so the article is 'un', not 'una'.