Italian Phrase
Il tuo Wi‑Fi è connesso?
Meaning
A direct question asking whether the listener’s Wi‑Fi network is currently connected. It’s the go‑to sentence when you want to check internet connectivity in a casual or semi‑formal setting.
When to use
Use it when troubleshooting a device, asking a friend if they have internet, or confirming the Wi‑Fi status in cafés, hotels, or coworking spaces.
✦Grammar Breakdown
IltuoWi‑Fièconnesso?
Il
Definite article masculine singular, used before masculine nouns.
tuo
Possessive adjective that agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (masculine singular here).
Wi‑Fi
Borrowed noun from English, treated as masculine in Italian.
è
Third‑person singular present of the verb *essere* (to be).
connesso
Past participle used as an adjective; it must agree with the subject in gender and number (masc. sing.).
🗨In Conversation
Il tuo Wi‑Fi è connesso?
Is your Wi‑Fi connected?
Sì, funziona perfettamente.
Yes, it works perfectly.
✕Common Mistakes
Il tuo Wi‑Fi è connessa?
Wi‑Fi is masculine, so the adjective must be masculine *connesso*.
Il tuo Wi‑Fi è connessi?
Plural form is incorrect because the subject is singular.
Il tuo Wi‑Fi sei connesso?
Use *è* (third person) because the subject is *Wi‑Fi*, not *tu*.
↔Alternatives
Il tuo Wi‑Fi funziona?
Is your Wi‑Fi working?
Hai la connessione Wi‑Fi attiva?
Do you have an active Wi‑Fi connection?
La tua rete è online?
Is your network online?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, asking about Wi‑Fi is extremely common in public places. While “Wi‑Fi” is widely understood, you can also say “la rete” or “la connessione”. Keep the tone informal with friends (use “tu”) but switch to the formal “Lei” in hotels or business settings.