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Italian Phrase

A quali giochi giochi?

/a ˈkwa.li ˈɡɔj.tʃi ˈɡɔj.tʃi/
Meaning"What games do you play?"
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Meaning

Literally, “To which games do you play?” In everyday Italian it means “What games do you play?” and is used to ask someone about their gaming habits, whether video games, board games, or sports.

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When to use

Use this informal question with friends, classmates, or fellow gamers when you want to know what kind of games someone enjoys. It’s perfect in casual settings, at a gaming meetup, or when chatting online.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Aqualigiochigiochi?

1

A (preposition)

In questions about activities, 'a' introduces the indirect object or the thing the action is directed toward.

2

quali (interrogative adjective)

Used to ask about a selection among many; it agrees in number with the noun that follows.

3

giochi (noun, plural)

Plural of 'gioco' meaning 'game' (board, video, sport, etc.).

4

giochi (verb, 2nd person singular)

Present tense of 'giocare' (to play) for 'tu'. The verb form is identical to the noun plural, which is why the sentence sounds repetitive.

🗨In Conversation

A

A quali giochi giochi?

What games do you play?

Di solito gioco a FIFA e a Mario Kart, ma mi piace anche fare giochi di ruolo da tavolo.

I usually play FIFA and Mario Kart, but I also like tabletop role‑playing games.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Che giochi giochi?

    While understandable, "che" asks for a description, not a selection among many; "quali" is the correct interrogative for a set of options.

  • A quali giochi gioca?

    Mixes formal "gioca" with informal "tu" context; keep verb form consistent with the pronoun.

  • A quali giochi giochi tu?

    Redundant pronoun; the verb ending already indicates "tu".

↔Alternatives

  • Che giochi ti piacciono?

    Which games do you like?

  • Che giochi giochi?

    What games do you play?

  • Quali giochi ti divertono di più?

    Which games entertain you the most?

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, "gioco" can refer to video games, board games, card games, or even sports. When you want to be specific, add the type (e.g., "giochi video", "giochi da tavolo"). The phrase is informal; in a formal context you would use "Lei" and say "A quali giochi gioca?".