asking in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

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asking price [Brit ˈɑːskɪŋ prʌɪs, Am ˈæskɪŋ ˌpraɪs] N

I.ask [Brit ɑːsk, Am æsk] VB trans

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1. ask (enquire as to):

ask name
chiedere
ask reason
chiedere, domandare
to ask a question
fare una domanda
to ask sb sth
chiedere qc a qn
I asked him the time
gli chiesi l'ora
I asked you a question!
ti ho fatto una domanda!
there's something I'd like to ask you
c'è qualcosa che vorrei chiederti
80% of those asked said no
l'80% delle persone intervistate hanno detto no
“how?” she asked
“come?” chiese
to ask if or whether, why, who
chiedere se, perché, chi
I asked her why
le chiesi perché
I'm asking you how you did it
voglio sapere come l'hai fatto
I wasn't asking you
non ti ho chiesto niente
don't ask me!
va' a sapere!

II.ask [Brit ɑːsk, Am æsk] VB intr

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IV.ask [Brit ɑːsk, Am æsk] N

ask → asking price

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asking price [Brit ˈɑːskɪŋ prʌɪs, Am ˈæskɪŋ ˌpraɪs] N

I.ask for VB [ɑːsk -] (ask for [sth])

II.ask for VB [ɑːsk -] (ask for [sb])

ask after VB [ɑːsk -] (ask after [sb])

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crassly say, ask
in modo grossolano
beseechingly look, ask
in modo supplichevole

Translations for asking in the Italian»English Dictionary (Go to English»Italian)

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cercarsele col lanternino
to be asking for trouble
ridomandare qc a qn (per sapere)
to ask sb sth again
ridomandare qc a qn (per ottenere)
to ask sb for sth again
ridomandare qc a qn
to ask sb for sth back
se posso permettermi di fare una domanda -a …
if you don't mind my asking …
domandare (per sapere) ora, strada
to ask
domandare (per ottenere) denaro, aiuto, perdono, consiglio
to ask for
domandare l'autorizzazione or il permesso a qn
to ask (for) sb's permission per fare: to do
domandare la parola
to ask for permission to speak, to ask leave to speak
e me lo domandi!
you're asking me?
domandare qc a qn
to ask sb sth
domandagli come si chiama
ask him his name
domandare a qn come, perché, se
to ask sb how, why, whether
domandagli come ha fatto
ask him how he did it
domandare a bruciapelo or di punto in bianco
to ask point-blank
domando e dico se questa è la maniera di comportarsi inf
I ask you, is this the way to behave?
quanto domandano per quel quadro?
what (price) are they asking for that painting?
domandare
to ask

asking in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for asking in the English»Italian Dictionary (Go to Italian»English)

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specifically ask, mention
espressamente

Translations for asking in the Italian»English Dictionary (Go to English»Italian)

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se non sono indiscreto (formula di cortesia)
if you don't mind me asking
chiedere
to ask
chiedere qc a qu
to ask sb for sth
chiedere il prezzo di qc
to ask the price of sth
chiedere notizie di qu
to ask after sb
chiedere
to ask for
chiedere a qu di fare qc
to ask sb to do sth
chiedere un favore a qu
to ask sb a favor
chiedere la mano di una ragazza
to ask for a girl's hand
chiedere
to ask
chiedere di qu (computarsi)
to ask about sb
chiedere di qu (al telefono)
to ask for sb
domandare
to ask
domandare qc a qu
to ask sb sth
domandare un consiglio a qu
to ask sb for advice
domandare notizie di qu
to ask sb for news
domandare il prezzo di qc
to ask the price of sth
domandare
to ask for
domandare un favore a qu
to ask sb for a favor
domandare la parola
to ask for permission to speak
non oso chiedere
I don't dare ask
invitare
to ask

asking Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to ask a high/low price
chiedere un prezzo alto/basso
to ask (sb) a question about sth
fare (a qn) una domanda su qc
they took the expedient of asking advice
hanno preso l'accorgimento di informarsi
to ask whether or not sb is coming
chiedere se qu viene o no
may I ask you a question?
posso farti una domanda?
damn him! he took my bike without asking!
che stronzo! ha preso la mia bici senza chiedermelo! vulg
what's the matter with asking for a pay raise?
che problema c'è a chiedere un aumento di stipendio?
it's yours for the asking
è tuo se lo vuoi
can you ask him [or her] [or them] to call me?
mi fai telefonare?
if you don't mind me asking
se non sono indiscreto (formula di cortesia)

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The white-tie dress code was asking for trouble when it came to the red carpet.
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An armored car speeds toward them and men in hazmat suits grab them, asking if they are sick or infected.
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Or the deadbeat dole bludger asking to take a smoke off you?
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If he was asking those questions, surely other cottagers were asking them too.
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When the two broke up, the show received an influx of fan mail asking when the two would reunite.
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His sister sends him a letter asking him to get her a love potion instead.
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Only a foolish and very sore loser would blame their opponent for asking tough questions.
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Chai put the island up for sale in 2001, for an asking price of 3 million.
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She threw a complete strop pouting and pointing and asking someone to get a lawnmower to sort it out.
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The property was listed for sale with an asking price of $10 million in 2007 but failed to sell.
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