cosa
what, thing
Intermediate Pronoun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈkɔ.za/
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Cultural Note
In questions, 'cosa,' 'che,' and 'che cosa' are interchangeable for 'what,' though 'cosa' alone is more common in spoken Italian, especially in the north. As a noun, 'cosa' simply means 'thing' and is extremely frequent.
📝 Example Sentences
Cosa vuoi?
What do you want?
Che cosa succede?
What is happening?
È una cosa importante.
It is an important thing.