Italian Phrase
Che umore hai?
Meaning
Literally 'What mood do you have?', it is the common way to ask someone how they are feeling emotionally, whether they are happy, sad, excited, etc.
When to use
Used in informal, friendly conversations. It’s a casual way to check on a friend’s emotional state, often with a light or playful tone.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cheumorehai
Che (interrogative)
Used to ask 'what' in questions; it agrees with the noun that follows.
umore (noun)
Means 'mood' or 'state of mind'; masculine singular, no article needed in this question.
hai (second‑person singular of avere)
The verb 'avere' here functions like English 'to have' – literally 'what mood do you have?'.
🗨In Conversation
Che umore hai?
What mood are you in?
Sono di buon umore, grazie! E tu?
I’m in a good mood, thanks! And you?
✕Common Mistakes
Che umore è?
The verb should be 'hai' (you have) because you are asking about the person's mood, not describing the mood itself.
Che umore hai tu?
Adding 'tu' is redundant and sounds unnatural in casual speech.
↔Alternatives
Come ti senti?
How do you feel?
Sei di buon umore?
Are you in a good mood?
Che stato d'animo hai?
What state of mind do you have?
Cultural Tip
Italians love to talk about feelings, but the phrase is informal. Use it with peers, family, or anyone you’re on a first‑name basis with. In a formal setting you’d ask "Come sta?" or "Come si sente?" instead.