domandano

Domandano is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb domandare, meaning to ask or to request. It is used when referring to multiple subjects performing the action in the present. As a regular -are verb, domandare follows standard present tense patterns for all its forms.

Etymology: Domandare derives from Latin demandare, with the noun domanda meaning a question, application, or request. From Latin, the verb entered Italian and developed its present forms, including domandano for “they ask.”

Conjugation: The present indicative forms of domandare are: io domando, tu domandi, lui/lei domanda, noi domandiamo, voi domandate, loro domandano. Domandano is the correct form for “they ask.” The verb is regular, and other tenses follow standard -are conjugation patterns.

Usage: Domandano appears in everyday Italian, especially in formal or written contexts, to report what a group is asking or to describe ongoing inquiries. Examples: I ragazzi domandano se sia tutto pronto. Loro domandano al responsabile di confermare l’orario. In negative or interrogative contexts, related forms such as non domandano or domandano se... are used.

See also: domanda, domandare.