Difference between revisions of "Language/Italian/Grammar/Present-Tense-of-Irregular-Verbs"
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{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
Italian || Pronunciation || English | |Italian || Pronunciation || English | ||
|- | |- | ||
dò || /dɔ/ || I give | |dò || /dɔ/ || I give | ||
|- | |- | ||
dai || /daɪ/ || you give (informal) | |dai || /daɪ/ || you give (informal) | ||
|- | |- | ||
dà || /da/ || he/she/it gives | |dà || /da/ || he/she/it gives | ||
|- | |- | ||
diamo || /djaːmo/ || we give | |diamo || /djaːmo/ || we give | ||
|- | |- | ||
date || /daːte/ || you give (formal) | |date || /daːte/ || you give (formal) | ||
|- | |- | ||
danno || /ˈdan.no/ || they give | |danno || /ˈdan.no/ || they give | ||
|} | |} | ||
==== Stare (to stay) ==== | ==== Stare (to stay) ==== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
Italian || Pronunciation || English | |Italian || Pronunciation || English | ||
|- | |- | ||
sto || /sto/ || I stay | |sto || /sto/ || I stay | ||
|- | |- | ||
stai || /staɪ/ || you stay (informal) | |stai || /staɪ/ || you stay (informal) | ||
|- | |- | ||
sta || /sta/ || he/she/it stays | |sta || /sta/ || he/she/it stays | ||
|- | |- | ||
stiamo || /ˈstjaːmo/ || we stay | |stiamo || /ˈstjaːmo/ || we stay | ||
|- | |- | ||
state || /ˈstaːte/ || you stay (formal) | |state || /ˈstaːte/ || you stay (formal) | ||
|- | |- | ||
stanno || /ˈstan.no/ || they stay | |stanno || /ˈstan.no/ || they stay | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Irregular Verbs Ending in -ere === | === Irregular Verbs Ending in -ere === | ||
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==== Bere (to drink) ==== | ==== Bere (to drink) ==== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
Italian || Pronunciation || English | |Italian || Pronunciation || English | ||
|- | |- | ||
bevo || /ˈbe.vo/ || I drink | |bevo || /ˈbe.vo/ || I drink | ||
|- | |- | ||
bevi || /ˈbe.vi/ || you drink (informal) | |bevi || /ˈbe.vi/ || you drink (informal) | ||
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beve || /ˈbe.ve/ || he/she/it drinks | |beve || /ˈbe.ve/ || he/she/it drinks | ||
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beviamo || /beˈvjaː.mo/ || we drink | |beviamo || /beˈvjaː.mo/ || we drink | ||
|- | |- | ||
bevete || /beˈve.te/ || you drink (formal) | |bevete || /beˈve.te/ || you drink (formal) | ||
|- | |- | ||
bevono || /ˈbe.vo.no/ || they drink | |bevono || /ˈbe.vo.no/ || they drink | ||
|} | |} | ||
==== Tenere (to hold) ==== | ==== Tenere (to hold) ==== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
Italian || Pronunciation || English | |Italian || Pronunciation || English | ||
|- | |- | ||
tengo || /ˈten.go/ || I hold | |tengo || /ˈten.go/ || I hold | ||
|- | |- | ||
tieni || /ˈtje.ni/ || you hold (informal) | |tieni || /ˈtje.ni/ || you hold (informal) | ||
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tiene || /ˈtje.ne/ || he/she/it holds | |tiene || /ˈtje.ne/ || he/she/it holds | ||
|- | |- | ||
teniamo || /teˈnjaː.mo/ || we hold | |teniamo || /teˈnjaː.mo/ || we hold | ||
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tenete || /teˈne.te/ || you hold (formal) | |tenete || /teˈne.te/ || you hold (formal) | ||
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tengono || /ˈten.go.no/ || they hold | |tengono || /ˈten.go.no/ || they hold | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Irregular Verbs Ending in -ire === | === Irregular Verbs Ending in -ire === | ||
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==== Uscire (to go out) ==== | ==== Uscire (to go out) ==== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
Italian || Pronunciation || English | |Italian || Pronunciation || English | ||
|- | |- | ||
esco || /ˈɛs.ko/ || I go out | |esco || /ˈɛs.ko/ || I go out | ||
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esci || /ˈɛʃ.ʃi/ || you go out (informal) | |esci || /ˈɛʃ.ʃi/ || you go out (informal) | ||
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esce || /ˈɛʃ.ʃe/ || he/she/it goes out | |esce || /ˈɛʃ.ʃe/ || he/she/it goes out | ||
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usciamo || /uʃˈʃjaː.mo/ || we go out | |usciamo || /uʃˈʃjaː.mo/ || we go out | ||
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uscite || /uʃˈʃi.te/ || you go out (formal) | |uscite || /uʃˈʃi.te/ || you go out (formal) | ||
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escono || /ˈɛʃ.ko.no/ || they go out | |escono ||/ˈɛʃ.ko.no/ || they go out | ||
|} | |} | ||
==== Dire (to say) ==== | ==== Dire (to say) ==== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
Italian || Pronunciation || English | |Italian || Pronunciation || English | ||
|- | |- | ||
dico || /ˈdi.ko/ || I say | |dico || /ˈdi.ko/ || I say | ||
|- | |- | ||
dici || /ˈdi.tʃi/ || you say (informal) | |dici || /ˈdi.tʃi/ || you say (informal) | ||
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dice || /ˈdi.tʃe/ || he/she/it says | |dice || /ˈdi.tʃe/ || he/she/it says | ||
|- | |- | ||
diciamo || /diˈtʃjaː.mo/ || we say | |diciamo || /diˈtʃjaː.mo/ || we say | ||
|- | |- | ||
dite || /ˈdi.te/ || you say (formal) | |dite || /ˈdi.te/ || you say (formal) | ||
|- | |- | ||
dicono || /ˈdi.ko.no/ || they say | |dicono || /ˈdi.ko.no/ || they say | ||
|} | |} | ||
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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!)
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]
- The Present Tense Guide to Irregular Italian Verbs for Regular Guys ...
- Common Irregular Verbs - Smart Italian Learning
- Irregular present tense: Italian grammar lesson with examples
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Plurals
- Plural
- When use LI and GLI
- Nouns and Articles
- Questions
- How to Use Have
- Definite Articles in Italian
- Accent mark to distinguish a word
- Present Tense
- Adjectives and Adverbs
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