Explanation
Asking how something is called or referred to; 'how do you say'
Formation
Noun + は/が + なんと言いますか
Detailed 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.
Examples
この花はなんと言いますか。
Kono hana wa nan to iimasu ka.
How do you say this flower?
この料理はなんと言いますか。
Kono ryouri wa nan to iimasu ka.
What do you call this dish?
日本でこれはなんと言いますか。
Nihon de kore wa nan to iimasu ka.
How do you say this in Japanese?
その映画の名前はなんと言いますか。
Sono eiga no namae wa nan to iimasu ka.
What is the name of that movie?
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.