Italian Phrase
Che tipo di intervista è questa?
Meaning
The speaker is asking for clarification about the nature or format of the interview they are currently experiencing—whether it is a job interview, a journalistic interview, a casual chat, etc.
When to use
Use this question when you are unsure about the purpose, style, or expectations of an interview you are about to take part in, or when you want to confirm the interview’s category after it has started.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Chetipodiintervistaèquesta?
Che (interrogative adjective)
Used before a noun to ask 'what kind of' or 'which', agreeing in gender and number with the noun.
tipo di (noun + preposition)
The construction 'tipo di' introduces a specification; 'tipo' is a masculine singular noun meaning 'type', followed by the preposition 'di' and the noun being described.
è (verb essere, 3rd person singular)
The present indicative of 'essere' used to link the subject ('intervista') with its description.
questa (demonstrative pronoun)
Points to a specific feminine singular noun that is close to the speaker; it must agree with 'intervista' (feminine).
🗨In Conversation
Che tipo di intervista è questa?
What kind of interview is this?
È un colloquio di lavoro per la posizione di marketing.
It’s a job interview for the marketing position.
✕Common Mistakes
Che tipo di intervista è tu?
The verb must agree with the subject; use 'è' (third person) not 'sei' (second person).
Che tipo di intervista è questo?
Gender mismatch – 'intervista' is feminine, so the demonstrative must be 'questa', not 'questo'.
Che tipo di intervista?
Leaving out the verb 'è' makes the sentence incomplete in standard Italian.
↔Alternatives
Che genere di intervista è questa?
What genre of interview is this?
Di che tipo di intervista si tratta?
What type of interview is it?
Che tipo di intervista è questa?
What kind of interview is this?
Cultural Tip
In Italian, 'Che tipo di…' is a very common, neutral way to ask about categories. In formal settings (e.g., business meetings) you might prefer the slightly more formal 'Di che tipo di intervista si tratta?'. Also remember that 'intervista' can refer to a job interview, a media interview, or even a school oral exam, so context matters.