3.3.2: Dove vai? Da dove vieni? Con chi esci?
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In this section, you’ll practice using some of the most common and useful questions in everyday Italian. These expressions will guide you through talking about where you're going, where you're coming from, and who you're with.
- Learn how to ask and answer essential questions for everyday movement and interactions:
- Dove vai? – Where are you going?
- Da dove vieni? – Where are you coming from?
- Con chi esci? – Who are you going out with?
- Use the irregular verbs andare, venire, and uscire in the present tense
- Combine verbs with simple and articulated prepositions to form complete, meaningful responses (e.g., Vado a scuola con Marco)
- Practice these structures in short dialogues, roleplays, and interactive activities
Key Expressions and When to Use Them
Below are three everyday questions and tips on when to use them. Read the examples to understand how they appear in natural conversation.
| Italian Question | English Meaning | When to Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Dove vai? | Where are you going? | To ask someone’s destination (now or later) |
| Da dove vieni? | Where are you coming from? | To ask where someone is coming from (just now or in general) |
| Con chi esci? | Who are you going out with? | To ask who someone is going out or spending time with socially |
Examples in Context
Read these example responses to see how people answer the questions in real life.
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Dove vai?
– Vado al cinema con Giulia.
– Vado a casa dei miei genitori. -
Da dove vieni?
– Vengo dalla palestra.
– Vengo da scuola. -
Con chi esci?
– Esco con i miei amici.
– Esco da solo.
Try It Yourself
Answer these questions using complete sentences. Then write 3–5 original sentences using all three verbs.
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Dove vai oggi?
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Con chi esci di solito?
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Vieni alla lezione domani?
Write about your weekly or weekend plans using andare, uscire, and venire. Try to use the correct prepositions (in, a, da) with the places you mention.
Personal Answers
Write your own answers to the questions below. Use realistic or imaginative details to describe your routines.
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Dove vai dopo questa lezione?
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Da dove vieni prima di cena di solito?
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Con chi esci il fine settimana?
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Dove vanno i tuoi amici il sabato sera?
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Da dove vengono i tuoi compagni di classe?
Mini-Dialogues in Pairs
With a partner, take turns asking and answering the questions below. Your goal is to carry on a short, natural conversation.
Use expressions like:
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Vado..., Vengo..., Esco...
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con i miei amici, da casa, in centro, alle otto
Sample Dialogue:
A: Ciao! Dove vai oggi?
B: Vado in centro con i miei amici. E tu?
A: Io vado a casa. Da dove vieni?
B: Vengo dalla lezione di matematica.
Find Someone Who... – Trova qualcuno che...
Walk around the classroom and ask your classmates the questions below. If someone answers “yes,” write down their name and one extra detail (Where? With whom? When?). Use your knowledge of seasons, months, and time vocabulary to help expand the conversation.
| Question | Name | Extra Detail (Where? With whom? When?) |
|---|---|---|
| Vai spesso in biblioteca? | ||
| Vieni a scuola in autobus? | ||
| Esci con gli amici durante la settimana? | ||
| Vai al mare in estate? | ||
| Esci spesso durante il weekend? | ||
| Vieni a scuola anche il venerdì? | ||
| Vai in vacanza ad agosto? | ||
| Esci con qualcuno in inverno per pattinare o fare sport? | ||
| Esci con amici il giorno del tuo compleanno? | ||
| Vai in montagna in inverno? | ||
| Vieni a scuola a piedi in primavera? | ||
| Vai in un bar o in una gelateria quando fa caldo? |
Bonus: Create Your Own Questions
Use what you’ve learned about seasons, time, companions, and destinations to write two new questions. Then walk around the room and ask your classmates.
Suggestions: Use expressions like il sabato, in primavera, alle sei, con la mia famiglia, durante le vacanze, nel mese di...
Plan a Weekend
Work in pairs. Make a short weekend plan using andare, venire, and uscire. Use expressions of time (sabato, la mattina, alle cinque) and companions (con i miei amici, da solo).
Example:
Sabato vado al parco con il mio cane. Domenica vengo da casa dei miei cugini. Esco con Giulia e Luca la sera.
Ora tocca a te :
Create a Daily Routine Map
Think about your typical day. Draw or describe the places you go, where you come from, and who you spend time with. Use complete sentences.
Example sentences to include:
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Vado a lezione alle 9.
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Vengo da casa in bicicletta.
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Esco con i miei amici nel pomeriggio.
Social Life and Mobility in Italy
In Italian towns and cities, people often move by foot, by bike, or on scooters. Social life happens outside the home—meeting friends at a café, visiting family, or taking a walk (fare una passeggiata) are everyday rituals. That’s why questions like Dove vai?, Da dove vieni?, and Con chi esci? are so common—they reflect how Italians live and connect every day.
Communication Note: Inviting Someone in Italian
Now that you know how to ask Dove vai? and Con chi esci?, you’re ready to understand — and use — some of the most common ways Italians make plans and extend invitations. These expressions are short, friendly, and used often in daily life:
| Expression | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Vieni a cena? | Are you coming for dinner? |
| Vieni con me...? | Are you coming with me...? |
| Andiamo insieme a…? | Shall we go together to…? |
| Esci con me? | Are you going out with me? |
| Usciamo stasera? | Shall we go out tonight? |
These questions usually use “tu” forms of venire, andare, and uscire. They're friendly, direct, and perfect for casual conversation with classmates, friends, and family.