che

2

pronoun

English translation: that

Example: Che cosa stai facendo? (What are you doing?)

Related terms

chi (pronoun): who, 2. qualche (adjective): some

Etymology

From the Latin quod, meaning "what" or "which".

Synonyms

Expressions with 'che'

Che bello! - How beautiful/nice! (Expression of admiration or enthusiasm.)
Che peccato! - What a shame! (Expression of regret or disappointment.)
Che fortuna! - How lucky! (Expression of surprise or happiness for someone's luck.)
Che cavolo! - What the heck!/What on earth! (Expression of exclamation or frustration.)
Che disastro! - What a disaster! (Expression of dismay or concern.)
Che mondo crudele! - What a cruel world! (Expression of disillusionment or sadness.)
Che confusione! - What a mess!/What confusion! (Expression of chaos or disorder.)
Che strano! - How strange!/How odd! (Expression of curiosity or surprise.)
Che bontà! - How delicious!/How good! (Expression of appreciation for food.)
Che freddo/caldo! - How cold/hot! (Expression of feeling the temperature strongly.)
Che bello che sei! - You're so handsome/beautiful! (Compliment.)
Che ci posso fare? - What can I do? (Expression of resignation or helplessness.)
Che ne dici? - What do you say? (Expression to ask for someone's opinion.)
Che mondo sarebbe senza di te? - What would the world be without you? (Expression of appreciation or affection.)
Che tu ci creda o no... - Whether you believe it or not... (Phrase used to introduce a surprising statement.)
Che vita da cani! - What a dog's life!/What a tough life! (Expression of difficulty or hardship.)
Che ci fai qui? - What are you doing here? (Expression of surprise upon encountering someone unexpectedly.)
Che figura! - What a embarrassment!/What a sight! (Expression of embarrassment or shame.)
Che roba! - What stuff!/What a thing! (Expression of amazement or astonishment.)
Che Dio ti benedica! - God bless you! (Expression of well-wishing.)
Che roba! - What stuff!/What a thing! (Expression of amazement or astonishment.)
Che Dio ti benedica! - God bless you! (Expression of well-wishing.)