Italian Phrase
Funzionano tutti gli elettrodomestici della cucina?
Meaning
This question asks whether every appliance in the kitchen – such as the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave – is currently working. It’s often used after a move, a power outage, or when checking a rental property.
When to use
Use it when you need to verify the functionality of multiple kitchen devices at once, for example when you’re staying in a vacation home, after a repair, or before cooking a big meal.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Funzionanotuttiglielettrodomesticidellacucina
Funzionare (3ª pers. pl.)
The verb *funzionare* is conjugated in the present indicative third‑person plural because the subject (gli elettrodomestici) is plural and inanimate.
tutti (quantifier)
The adjective *tutti* agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies; here it is masculine plural.
gli (definite article)
The article *gli* is the masculine plural form used before nouns that start with a vowel or with *z*/*s+consonant*.
della = di + la
The prepositional phrase *della* is a contraction of *di* (of) + *la* (the), indicating possession: ‘of the kitchen’.
🗨In Conversation
Funzionano tutti gli elettrodomestici della cucina?
Are all the kitchen appliances working?
Sì, ho appena testato il forno, il frigo e il microonde.
Yes, I just tested the oven, the fridge and the microwave.
✕Common Mistakes
Funziona tutti gli elettrodomestici della cucina?
The verb must agree with the plural subject; *funziona* is singular.
Funzionano tutto gli elettrodomestici della cucina?
Use *tutti* (masc. plural) with *elettrodomestici*; *tutto* is neuter singular.
Funzionano tutti gli elettrodomestici la cucina?
The correct prepositional phrase is *della cucina* (of the kitchen), not *la cucina*.
↔Alternatives
Tutti gli elettrodomestici della cucina funzionano?
Do all the kitchen appliances work?
Gli elettrodomestici della cucina sono tutti funzionanti?
The kitchen appliances are all functioning.
Ci sono problemi con gli elettrodomestici della cucina?
Are there any problems with the kitchen appliances?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, when you rent a *casa vacanze* (holiday home) it’s customary to ask the owner about the state of the appliances before you start cooking. Italians also often use the colloquial term *elettrodomini* for kitchen gadgets, especially in the north.