Italian Phrase
Quando mi danno i risultati?
Meaning
Literally, “When do they give me the results?” It is used to ask about the timing of receiving outcomes, such as exam scores, medical test results, or competition results.
When to use
Use this question when you are waiting for an answer from a teacher, doctor, employer, or any authority that will provide you with results. It works in both formal and informal contexts, but you may adjust the verb form for politeness.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quandomidannoirisultati?
Quando (interrogative adverb)
Used to ask about time; placed at the beginning of a question.
mi (indirect object pronoun)
Indicates that the action is directed toward the speaker (to me).
danno (verb dare, 3rd pl. present)
Present indicative of 'dare' meaning 'they give'.
i (definite article, plural masculine)
Introduces a plural masculine noun.
risultati (noun, plural masculine)
Means 'results' or 'outcomes'.
🗨In Conversation
Quando mi danno i risultati dell'esame?
When will they give me the exam results?
Dovrebbero arrivare entro la prossima settimana.
They should arrive by next week.
✕Common Mistakes
Quando mi dà i risultati?
Use 'danno' (they give) because the subject is plural (the people who will give the results).
Quando mi daranno i risultati?
Future tense is acceptable but changes the nuance; the present simple is more natural for scheduled events.
Quando mi danno il risultato?
The noun must agree in number with the article; use the plural 'risultati'.
↔Alternatives
Quando ricevo i risultati?
When do I receive the results?
A che ora avrò i risultati?
At what time will I have the results?
Quando mi saranno consegnati i risultati?
When will the results be handed to me?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, asking about results is common after school exams, medical tests, or job applications. If you’re speaking to a professional (e.g., a doctor or professor), you might use a more formal construction like “Quando mi daranno i risultati?” to show respect. Also, Italians often add a polite “per favore” at the end of the question in very formal settings.