Italian Phrase
Hai pass settimanali?
Meaning
A casual way to ask someone if they own weekly passes – typically for public transport, a gym, or any service that offers a weekly ticket. The phrase is informal and uses the English loanword *pass*, which is common among younger Italians.
When to use
Use this question when you’re chatting with a friend, a colleague, or a fellow student about commuting or membership options. It’s perfect for informal settings; in a formal context you’d say *Possiede abbonamenti settimanali?*
✦Grammar Breakdown
Haipasssettimanali?
Hai (avere)
Second‑person singular present of the verb *avere* (to have). Used for informal direct questions.
pass (loanword)
A borrowed English noun used in Italian to mean a ticket or pass, especially for transport or gyms.
settimanali (aggettivo)
Adjective meaning ‘weekly’; it must agree in number with the noun it modifies, hence the plural *settimanali*.
🗨In Conversation
Hai pass settimanali?
Do you have weekly passes?
Sì, ne ho due: uno per la metro e uno per l’autobus.
Yes, I have two: one for the metro and one for the bus.
✕Common Mistakes
Hai pass settimanale?
The adjective must agree in number with *pass* (plural), so use *settimanali*.
Hai i pass settimanali?
In informal spoken Italian the article is usually omitted in this question.
Hai pass settimanale?
Mixing singular adjective with plural noun is grammatically incorrect.
↔Alternatives
Possiedi dei pass settimanali?
Do you possess weekly passes?
Hai dei biglietti settimanali?
Do you have weekly tickets?
Ti servono dei pass settimanali?
Do you need weekly passes?
Cultural Tip
In many Italian cities, weekly *pass* (or *abbonamento settimanale*) are a cheap way to travel. Young people often drop the article and say *Hai pass?* instead of the more formal *Hai i pass?*. In formal writing or when speaking to strangers, prefer *abbonamento* and include the definite article.