Italian Phrase
Prepara le tue domande.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘Prepare your questions.’ It is a direct, friendly command encouraging the listener to get their questions ready, often before a meeting, interview, or class.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want someone to think about and write down the questions they will ask, such as before a Q&A session, a language lesson, or a job interview. It works well in both formal and informal settings, though the tone can be softened with ‘per favore’ if needed.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Preparaletuedomande
Imperativo (tu)
‘Prepara’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘preparare’, used to give a direct command or suggestion.
Articolo determinativo femminile plurale
‘le’ is the feminine plural definite article, agreeing with the noun ‘domande’.
Possessivo (tuo) al femminile plurale
‘tue’ is the second‑person singular possessive adjective, matching the gender (feminine) and number (plural) of ‘domande’.
Sostantivo femminile plurale
‘domande’ is the plural form of ‘domanda’ (question), used here to refer to multiple questions.
🗨In Conversation
Prepara le tue domande per la riunione di domani.
Prepare your questions for tomorrow’s meeting.
Certo, le scriverò questa sera.
Sure, I’ll write them down tonight.
✕Common Mistakes
Prepari le tue domande.
‘Prepari’ is the present subjunctive/second‑person singular present; the correct imperative form is ‘Prepara’.
Prepara i tue domande.
The possessive must agree in gender and number with the noun; ‘domande’ is feminine plural, so it should be ‘le tue’.
Prepara le tue domanda.
‘Domanda’ is singular; the sentence refers to multiple questions, so the plural ‘domande’ is required.
↔Alternatives
Fai una lista delle tue domande.
Make a list of your questions.
Raccogli le domande che vuoi porre.
Gather the questions you want to ask.
Metti a punto le tue domande.
Fine‑tune your questions.
Cultural Tip
In Italian, giving a direct command with the imperative is common among peers, teachers, and supervisors, but adding ‘per favore’ or using a softer form like ‘potresti preparare…’ can make it more polite. Also, Italians often write down questions before a formal discussion to show preparation and respect for the interlocutor’s time.