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Italian: Omission of
I notice that when an individual is asked what he would like to eat or drink, "da" is included: Che cosa vuole da mangiare? ; Che cosa vuole da bere? ; Yet when multiple individuals are being addressed, "da" is omitted: Che cosa volete mangiare, Che cosa volete bere?
This may have already been addressed, but I was just wondering if there's a specific reason for this, and if it is necessary at all times... Also, isn't the inclusion of "da" redundant - wouldn't it translate to, "What thing do you want to to drink (or eat)," for mangiare means "to eat" and bere means "to drink"...
This may have already been addressed, but I was just wondering if there's a specific reason for this, and if it is necessary at all times... Also, isn't the inclusion of "da" redundant - wouldn't it translate to, "What thing do you want to to drink (or eat)," for mangiare means "to eat" and bere means "to drink"...