Italian Phrase
Quali informazioni devo dare?
Meaning
The speaker is asking what specific pieces of information they are required to provide. It can refer to a form, a request for personal data, or any situation where details are needed.
When to use
Use this question when you are filling out paperwork, answering a phone call, or speaking with a service representative and you need clarification on exactly which data you must supply.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Qualiinformazionidevodare?
Quali (interrogative adjective)
‘Quali’ is the plural form of ‘qual è’, used before a plural noun to ask ‘which’ or ‘what’.
informazioni (plural noun)
‘informazioni’ is a feminine plural noun meaning ‘information’; it agrees with ‘qualI’.
devo (present of dovere)
‘devo’ is the first‑person singular present of ‘dovere’, expressing obligation or necessity.
dare (infinitive)
The infinitive ‘dare’ follows ‘devo’ to indicate the action that must be performed – ‘to give’.
Question formation
In Italian, a yes/no question can be formed simply by intonation, but for wh‑questions the interrogative word (Quali) starts the sentence and the verb follows the subject‑object order.
🗨In Conversation
Quali informazioni devo dare per aprire il conto?
What information do I have to give to open the account?
Le sue generalità, il codice fiscale e una prova di residenza.
Your personal details, tax code, and proof of residence.
✕Common Mistakes
Che informazioni devo dare?
‘Che’ is singular; it should be ‘Quali’ because ‘informazioni’ is plural.
Devo dare le informazioni?
This changes the meaning to ‘Should I give the information?’ rather than asking which information is required.
Quali informazione devo dare?
The noun must agree in number with the adjective; use the plural ‘informazioni’.
↔Alternatives
Che informazioni devo fornire?
What information must I provide?
Quali dati devo dare?
Which data do I need to give?
Di quali informazioni ho bisogno?
What information do I need?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, formal contexts often prefer ‘informazioni’ or ‘dati’ over the more casual ‘cose’. When speaking with officials or in business, using the polite form ‘devo fornire’ can sound more professional. Also, remember that Italians value privacy, so be prepared to explain why each piece of information is required.