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Sei italiano.

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Questions & Answers about Sei italiano.

How do I turn this sentence into a question to ask 'Are you Italian?'

You use the exact same words, Sei italiano, but raise the pitch of your voice at the end. In writing, you just add a question mark: Sei italiano? Italian does not change the word order or add extra words to make a yes or no question.

Where is the word for 'you' in this sentence?

The word for 'you' is tu, but Italians usually leave it out. The verb sei only ever means 'you are,' so it is already clear who you are talking about. You would only add tu for extra emphasis.

Would I say this exactly the same way if I am speaking to a woman?

Not quite! Because italiano describes the person you are talking to, it has to match their gender. If you are speaking to a woman, you change the ending to an -a, making it Sei italiana.

Why isn't italiano capitalized like 'Italian' is in English?

In Italian, words for nationalities and languages are not capitalized. You only capitalize the name of the country itself, like Italia.