Chiedere
Chiedere is an Italian verb meaning “to ask” or “to request.” It is used to inquire information, to request permission or favors, and to ask someone to do something. The verb derives from the Latin quaerere, meaning “to seek” or “to ask.”
Conjugation and forms. Chiedere is an -ere verb with irregular present-tense forms. Present: io chiedo, tu chiedi,
Usage and constructions. Chiedere is typically transitive: chiedere qualcosa a qualcuno (to ask someone for something).
Notes. In many contexts chiedere is preferred to domandare, which is more formal or literary. Etymology and