Japanese phrase

何語を話していますか? nani go o hana shi te i ma su ka

Meaning

What language are you speaking?

When to use it

Asks which language someone is speaking. It is a polite question used when the language is unfamiliar.

Example dialogue

すみません、何語を話していますか? su mi ma se n nani go o hana shi te i ma su ka

Excuse me, what language are you speaking?

英語です。 ei go de su

English.

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