～なんと 言いますか。 JLPT N5

Formation

Noun + は/が + なんと言いますか

Explanation

The ～なんと言いますか grammar point is used to ask how something is called, expressed, or referred to in a polite manner. It can be translated as 'how do you say' or 'what do you call' in English. The formation is used with a noun or a topic where you would like to know the proper expression or name for something.

Example sentences

• この花はなんと言いますか。

  How do you say this flower?

  Kono hana wa nan to iimasu ka.

• この料理はなんと言いますか。

  What do you call this dish?

  Kono ryouri wa nan to iimasu ka.

• 日本でこれはなんと言いますか。

  How do you say this in Japanese?

  Nihon de kore wa nan to iimasu ka.

• その映画の名前はなんと言いますか。

  What is the name of that movie?

  Sono eiga no namae wa nan to iimasu ka.