Italian · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Does it bite?" in Italian: Morde?
Morde?
Does it bite in Italian is Morde? Ask before petting a dog or approaching an unknown animal. Soften with scusa if needed.
Neighbor's dog
Posso accarezzarlo? Morde?Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Morde?
Say it
MOR-deh
/ˈmor.de/
Morde: MOR-deh. Open o; soft e.
"Does it bite?" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Morde? | Does it bite? Default. | Default. |
| morde se lo tocco? | does it bite if I touch it? Before petting. | Before petting. |
| non morde | it doesn't bite Owner reassurance. | Owner reassurance. |
| ha mai morso? | has it ever bitten? Stronger caution. | Stronger caution. |
How to use Morde? in real life
- 1Neighbor's dog
Posso accarezzarlo? Morde?
Can I pet him? Does it bite?
Polite check.
- 2Farm visit
Quel cane libero… morde?
That free-roaming dog… does it bite?
Caution.
- 3Kids approaching
Aspetta—morde o è buono?
Wait—does it bite or is it friendly?
Parent line.
Mistakes English speakers make with Morde?
Incorrect: Bite?
Correct: Morde?
Use the Italian verb form.
Incorrect: Mordere lui?
Correct: Morde?
Third-person present: morde.
Good to know
Italians ask Morde? before touching dogs in courtyards and parks. Owners often answer no, è buono. Still wait for a clear invitation—some dogs wear muzzles on transit for rules, not aggression.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a friend's energetic puppy
ChatPal
Vuoi salutarlo?
Want to say hi?
You
Carino… morde?
Cute… does it bite?
ChatPal
No—non morde, solo lecca.
No—it doesn't bite, it only licks.
You
Ok, allora gli do tante coccole.
Ok, then I'll give it lots of pets.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Does it bite?" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Does it bite?" in Italian
Exact word?
Morde?
Before touching?
Morde se lo tocco?
Owner answer?
Non morde.
Stronger?
Ha mai morso?
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- How to Learn Italian Fast and Speak with ConfidenceLearn how to learn Italian with a clear roadmap, speaking-first tactics and daily habits that turn basics into real conversation confidence.
- Translate Hello in Italian with ConfidenceLearn how to translate hello in Italian with context, pronunciation, and practice prompts. Master ciao, buongiorno, buonasera, and salve for real conversations.
