Italian Phrase
Che data è domani?
Meaning
This phrase is used to ask for the specific calendar date of the following day. It combines the interrogative adjective 'che' with the noun 'data' and the verb 'essere' to identify a point in time.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to confirm a deadline, check a holiday, or clarify an appointment scheduled for the next day. It is appropriate for both casual and formal situations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Chedataèdomani
Che
An interrogative adjective used to ask 'what' or 'which' about a noun.
È
The third-person singular of the verb 'essere' (to be), used here to define the state of time.
🗨In Conversation
Scusa, che data è domani?
Excuse me, what date is it tomorrow?
Domani è il quindici agosto.
Tomorrow is August 15th.
✕Common Mistakes
Quale data è domani?
While 'quale' means 'which', 'che' is the standard interrogative used in Italian to ask for the date.
Che data fa domani?
Learners often confuse 'essere' with 'fare'; always use 'essere' (to be) when asking about dates or time.
↔Alternatives
Quanti ne abbiamo domani?
What is the date tomorrow? (Idiomatic)
Che giorno è domani?
What day is it tomorrow?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, dates are expressed using the Day-Month-Year format. When answering, Italians use the cardinal number preceded by the definite article 'il', such as 'il 5 maggio', except for the first of the month, which is 'il primo'.