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== Introduction ==


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In this lesson, we will explore the present tense of irregular verbs in Italian. We have already covered the basics of Italian grammar, including the alphabet, nouns and articles, and the present tense of regular verbs. Now, it's time to delve into the world of irregular verbs. Irregular verbs are an essential part of any language, and Italian is no exception. Understanding how to conjugate and use irregular verbs will greatly expand your vocabulary and allow you to express yourself more accurately and fluently in Italian. So, let's get started!
 
== What are irregular verbs? ==


Italian verbs can be classified into three categories: regular, semi-regular and irregular verbs. In the previous lesson, we learned about regular verbs and how to conjugate them in the present tense. In this lesson, we will focus on irregular verbs and how to use them in the present tense.
Before we dive into the present tense of irregular verbs, let's first understand what irregular verbs are. In Italian, regular verbs follow predictable patterns when conjugated. However, irregular verbs do not follow these patterns and have unique conjugations that must be memorized. Irregular verbs can be challenging to learn, but with practice and exposure to the language, you will become more familiar with them. It's important to note that irregular verbs are commonly used in everyday Italian conversation, so mastering them is essential for effective communication.


== Irregular Verbs ==
== Conjugation of Present Tense Irregular Verbs ==


Irregular verbs do not follow the usual conjugation patterns of regular verbs. They often have unique forms for different persons or numbers. Some of the most common irregular verbs in Italian are:
The present tense is used to describe actions that are happening in the present moment or are currently ongoing. In Italian, the present tense of irregular verbs is formed by changing the verb stem or adding irregular endings to the stem. Let's take a closer look at the conjugation patterns of some common irregular verbs in the present tense.


* Essere (to be)
=== Irregular Verbs Ending in -are ===
* Avere (to have)
* Fare (to do/make)
* Dare (to give)
* Dire (to say)
* Stare (to stay)
* Sapere (to know)


== Present Tense of Irregular Verbs ==
Some irregular verbs in Italian end in -are. These verbs have unique conjugations in the present tense. Here are a few examples:


The present tense of irregular verbs is formed by taking the stem of the verb and adding the appropriate endings for each person. The present tense endings for irregular verbs are:
==== Dare (to give) ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Person !! Ending
|Italian || Pronunciation || English
|-
|-
| io (I) || o
|dò || /dɔ/ || I give
|-
|-
| tu (you) || i
|dai || /daɪ/ || you give (informal)
|-
|-
| lui/lei (he/she) || e
|dà || /da/ || he/she/it gives
|-
|-
| noi (we) || iamo
|diamo || /djaːmo/ || we give
|-
|-
| voi (you all) || ete
|date || /daːte/ || you give (formal)
|-
|-
| loro (they) || ono
|danno || /ˈdan.no/ || they give
|}
|}


Here are some examples of irregular verbs conjugated in the present tense:
==== Stare (to stay) ====
 
* Essere (to be):
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Italian !! Pronunciation !! English
|Italian || Pronunciation || English
|-
|-
| io sono || /soːno/ || I am
|sto || /sto/ || I stay
|-
|-
| tu sei || /sei/ || You are (singular)
|stai || /staɪ/ || you stay (informal)
|-
|-
| lui/lei è || /ɛ/ || He/She is
|sta || /sta/ || he/she/it stays
|-
|-
| noi siamo || /siamo/ || We are
|stiamo || /ˈstjaːmo/ || we stay
|-
|-
| voi siete || /ˈsjɛte/ || You all are
|state || /ˈstaːte/ || you stay (formal)
|-
|-
| loro sono || /sono/ || They are
|stanno || /ˈstan.no/ || they stay
|}
|}


* Avere (to have):
=== Irregular Verbs Ending in -ere ===
 
Other irregular verbs in Italian end in -ere. These verbs also have unique conjugations in the present tense. Here are a few examples:
 
==== Bere (to drink) ====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Italian !! Pronunciation !! English
|Italian || Pronunciation || English
|-
|-
| io ho || /o/ || I have
|bevo || /ˈbe.vo/ || I drink
|-
|-
| tu hai || /ai/ || You have (singular)
|bevi || /ˈbe.vi/ || you drink (informal)
|-
|-
| lui/lei ha || /a/ || He/She has
|beve || /ˈbe.ve/ || he/she/it drinks
|-
|-
| noi abbiamo || /abˈbjaːmo/ || We have
|beviamo || /beˈvjaː.mo/ || we drink
|-
|-
| voi avete || /aˈvete/ || You all have
|bevete || /beˈve.te/ || you drink (formal)
|-
|-
| loro hanno || /ˈanno/ || They have
|bevono || /ˈbe.vo.no/ || they drink
|}
|}


* Fare (to do/make):
==== Tenere (to hold) ====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Italian !! Pronunciation !! English
|Italian || Pronunciation || English
|-
|-
| io faccio || /ˈfattʃo/ || I do/make
|tengo || /ˈten.go/ || I hold
|-
|-
| tu fai || /fai/ || You do/make (singular)
|tieni || /ˈtje.ni/ || you hold (informal)
|-
|-
| lui/lei fa || /fa/ || He/She does/makes
|tiene || /ˈtje.ne/ || he/she/it holds
|-
|-
| noi facciamo || /fatˈtʃjaːmo/ || We do/make
|teniamo || /teˈnjaː.mo/ || we hold
|-
|-
| voi fate || /ˈfaːte/ || You all do/make
|tenete || /teˈne.te/ || you hold (formal)
|-
|-
| loro fanno || /ˈfanno/ || They do/make
|tengono || /ˈten.go.no/ || they hold
|}
|}


== Usage ==
=== Irregular Verbs Ending in -ire ===


Irregular verbs are used in the present tense to express ongoing actions in the present. They are also used to describe what someone or something is like, their characteristics or states. Examples:
Lastly, some irregular verbs in Italian end in -ire. These verbs also have unique conjugations in the present tense. Here are a few examples:


* Sono italiano. (I am Italian.)
==== Uscire (to go out) ====
* Marco ha 25 anni. (Marco is 25 years old.)
{| class="wikitable"
* Faccio la spesa ogni sabato. (I do the groceries every Saturday.)
|Italian || Pronunciation || English
* Maria sa parlare francese. (Maria knows how to speak French.)
|-
|esco || /ˈɛs.ko/ || I go out
|-
|esci || /ˈɛʃ.ʃi/ || you go out (informal)
|-
|esce || /ˈɛʃ.ʃe/ || he/she/it goes out
|-
|usciamo || /uʃˈʃjaː.mo/ || we go out
|-
|uscite || /uʃˈʃi.te/ || you go out (formal)
|-
|escono ||/ˈɛʃ.ko.no/ || they go out
|}


== Practice ==
==== Dire (to say) ====
{| class="wikitable"
|Italian || Pronunciation || English
|-
|dico || /ˈdi.ko/ || I say
|-
|dici || /ˈdi.tʃi/ || you say (informal)
|-
|dice || /ˈdi.tʃe/ || he/she/it says
|-
|diciamo || /diˈtʃjaː.mo/ || we say
|-
|dite || /ˈdi.te/ || you say (formal)
|-
|dicono || /ˈdi.ko.no/ || they say
|}


Conjugate the following irregular verbs in the present tense:
== Practice Exercises ==


* Dire (to say)
To reinforce your understanding of the present tense of irregular verbs, let's do some practice exercises. Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses to complete each sentence:
* Stare (to stay)
* Dare (to give)
* Sapere (to know)


<ol>
1. Io (dare) un regalo a mia madre.
<li>Dico, dici, dice, diciamo, dite, dicono</li>
2. Tu (stare) bene oggi?
<li>Sto, stai, sta, stiamo, state, stanno</li>
3. Lei (bere) un caffè ogni mattina.
<li>Do, dai, dà, diamo, date, danno</li>
4. Noi (tenere) le chiavi della macchina.
<li>So, sai, sa, sappiamo, sapete, sanno</li>
5. Voi (uscire) con i vostri amici stasera.
</ol>
6. Loro (dire) la verità.


== Sources ==
Answers:
1. do
2. stai
3. beve
4. teniamo
5. uscite
6. dicono


* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_verbs Italian verbs]
== Conclusion ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_conjugation Italian conjugation]
 
Congratulations! You have successfully learned about the present tense of irregular verbs in Italian. Irregular verbs may seem challenging at first, but with practice and exposure to the language, you will become more comfortable using them. Remember to review the conjugation patterns regularly to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will continue our journey through the Italian language by exploring daily life expressions. Buon lavoro! (Good work!)


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==Videos==
===RIEMPIRE - Irregular Italian Verbs (Present Tense) - YouTube===
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* [https://www.fluentu.com/blog/italian/italian-present-tense-irregular-verbs/ The Present Tense Guide to Irregular Italian Verbs for Regular Guys ...]
* [https://italianpills.com/blog/2023/01/10/italian-irregular-verbs/ Common Irregular Verbs - Smart Italian Learning]
* [https://www.thinkinitalian.com/irregular-present-tense-italian-grammar/ Irregular present tense: Italian grammar lesson with examples]
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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the present tense of irregular verbs in Italian. We have already covered the basics of Italian grammar, including the alphabet, nouns and articles, and the present tense of regular verbs. Now, it's time to delve into the world of irregular verbs. Irregular verbs are an essential part of any language, and Italian is no exception. Understanding how to conjugate and use irregular verbs will greatly expand your vocabulary and allow you to express yourself more accurately and fluently in Italian. So, let's get started!

What are irregular verbs?[edit | edit source]

Before we dive into the present tense of irregular verbs, let's first understand what irregular verbs are. In Italian, regular verbs follow predictable patterns when conjugated. However, irregular verbs do not follow these patterns and have unique conjugations that must be memorized. Irregular verbs can be challenging to learn, but with practice and exposure to the language, you will become more familiar with them. It's important to note that irregular verbs are commonly used in everyday Italian conversation, so mastering them is essential for effective communication.

Conjugation of Present Tense Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

The present tense is used to describe actions that are happening in the present moment or are currently ongoing. In Italian, the present tense of irregular verbs is formed by changing the verb stem or adding irregular endings to the stem. Let's take a closer look at the conjugation patterns of some common irregular verbs in the present tense.

Irregular Verbs Ending in -are[edit | edit source]

Some irregular verbs in Italian end in -are. These verbs have unique conjugations in the present tense. Here are a few examples:

Dare (to give)[edit | edit source]

Italian Pronunciation English
dò /dɔ/ I give
dai /daɪ/ you give (informal)
dà /da/ he/she/it gives
diamo /djaːmo/ we give
date /daːte/ you give (formal)
danno /ˈdan.no/ they give

Stare (to stay)[edit | edit source]

Italian Pronunciation English
sto /sto/ I stay
stai /staɪ/ you stay (informal)
sta /sta/ he/she/it stays
stiamo /ˈstjaːmo/ we stay
state /ˈstaːte/ you stay (formal)
stanno /ˈstan.no/ they stay

Irregular Verbs Ending in -ere[edit | edit source]

Other irregular verbs in Italian end in -ere. These verbs also have unique conjugations in the present tense. Here are a few examples:

Bere (to drink)[edit | edit source]

Italian Pronunciation English
bevo /ˈbe.vo/ I drink
bevi /ˈbe.vi/ you drink (informal)
beve /ˈbe.ve/ he/she/it drinks
beviamo /beˈvjaː.mo/ we drink
bevete /beˈve.te/ you drink (formal)
bevono /ˈbe.vo.no/ they drink

Tenere (to hold)[edit | edit source]

Italian Pronunciation English
tengo /ˈten.go/ I hold
tieni /ˈtje.ni/ you hold (informal)
tiene /ˈtje.ne/ he/she/it holds
teniamo /teˈnjaː.mo/ we hold
tenete /teˈne.te/ you hold (formal)
tengono /ˈten.go.no/ they hold

Irregular Verbs Ending in -ire[edit | edit source]

Lastly, some irregular verbs in Italian end in -ire. These verbs also have unique conjugations in the present tense. Here are a few examples:

Uscire (to go out)[edit | edit source]

Italian Pronunciation English
esco /ˈɛs.ko/ I go out
esci /ˈɛʃ.ʃi/ you go out (informal)
esce /ˈɛʃ.ʃe/ he/she/it goes out
usciamo /uʃˈʃjaː.mo/ we go out
uscite /uʃˈʃi.te/ you go out (formal)
escono /ˈɛʃ.ko.no/ they go out

Dire (to say)[edit | edit source]

Italian Pronunciation English
dico /ˈdi.ko/ I say
dici /ˈdi.tʃi/ you say (informal)
dice /ˈdi.tʃe/ he/she/it says
diciamo /diˈtʃjaː.mo/ we say
dite /ˈdi.te/ you say (formal)
dicono /ˈdi.ko.no/ they say

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To reinforce your understanding of the present tense of irregular verbs, let's do some practice exercises. Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses to complete each sentence:

1. Io (dare) un regalo a mia madre. 2. Tu (stare) bene oggi? 3. Lei (bere) un caffè ogni mattina. 4. Noi (tenere) le chiavi della macchina. 5. Voi (uscire) con i vostri amici stasera. 6. Loro (dire) la verità.

Answers: 1. do 2. stai 3. beve 4. teniamo 5. uscite 6. dicono

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned about the present tense of irregular verbs in Italian. Irregular verbs may seem challenging at first, but with practice and exposure to the language, you will become more comfortable using them. Remember to review the conjugation patterns regularly to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will continue our journey through the Italian language by exploring daily life expressions. Buon lavoro! (Good work!)


Table of Contents - Italian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Introduction to Italian Language


Daily Life Expressions


Italian Culture and Tradition


Past and Future Tenses


Social and Work Life


Italian Literature and Cinema


Subjunctive and Imperative Moods


Science and Technology


Italian Politics and Society


Compound Tenses


Arts and Design


Italian Language and Dialects

Videos[edit | edit source]

RIEMPIRE - Irregular Italian Verbs (Present Tense) - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Italian Present Tense 8 Irregular Verbs - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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