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== Introduction ==
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? ==
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 ==
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 ===


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


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==== Dare (to give) ====
 
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


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.
==== Stare (to stay) ====


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


<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Italian/Grammar/Nouns-and-Articles|Nouns and Articles]] & [[Language/Italian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]].</span>
=== Irregular Verbs Ending in -ere ===
== 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:
Other irregular verbs in Italian end in -ere. These verbs also have unique conjugations in the present tense. Here are a few examples:


* Essere (to be)
==== Bere (to drink) ====
* Avere (to have)
* Fare (to do/make)
* Dare (to give)
* Dire (to say)
* Stare (to stay)
* Sapere (to know)


== Present Tense of Irregular Verbs ==
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


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:
==== Tenere (to hold) ====


{| class="wikitable"
Italian || Pronunciation || English
! Person !! Ending
|-  
|-
tengo || /ˈten.go/ || I hold
| io (I) || o
|-  
|-
tieni || /ˈtje.ni/ || you hold (informal)
| tu (you) || i
|-  
|-
tiene || /ˈtje.ne/ || he/she/it holds
| lui/lei (he/she) || e
|-  
|-
teniamo || /teˈnjaː.mo/ || we hold
| noi (we) || iamo
|-  
|-
tenete || /teˈne.te/ || you hold (formal)
| voi (you all) || ete
|-  
|-
tengono || /ˈten.go.no/ || they hold
| loro (they) || ono
|}


Here are some examples of irregular verbs conjugated in the present tense:
=== Irregular Verbs Ending in -ire ===


* Essere (to be):
Lastly, some irregular verbs in Italian end in -ire. These verbs also have unique conjugations in the present tense. Here are a few examples:
{| class="wikitable"
! Italian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| io sono || /soːno/ || I am
|-
| tu sei || /sei/ || You are (singular)
|-
| lui/lei è || /ɛ/ || He/She is
|-
| noi siamo || /siamo/ || We are
|-
| voi siete || /ˈsjɛte/ || You all are
|-
| loro sono || /sono/ || They are
|}


* Avere (to have):
==== Uscire (to go out) ====
{| class="wikitable"
! Italian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| io ho || /o/ || I have
|-
| tu hai || /ai/ || You have (singular)
|-
| lui/lei ha || /a/ || He/She has
|-
| noi abbiamo || /abˈbjaːmo/ || We have
|-
| voi avete || /aˈvete/ || You all have
|-
| loro hanno || /ˈanno/ || They have
|}


* Fare (to do/make):
Italian || Pronunciation || English
{| class="wikitable"
|-  
! Italian !! Pronunciation !! English
esco || /ˈɛs.ko/ || I go out
|-
|-  
| io faccio || /ˈfattʃo/ || I do/make
esci || /ˈɛʃ.ʃi/ || you go out (informal)
|-
|-  
| tu fai || /fai/ || You do/make (singular)
esce || /ˈɛʃ.ʃe/ || he/she/it goes out
|-
|-  
| lui/lei fa || /fa/ || He/She does/makes
usciamo || /uʃˈʃjaː.mo/ || we go out
|-
|-  
| noi facciamo || /fatˈtʃjaːmo/ || We do/make
uscite || /uʃˈʃi.te/ || you go out (formal)
|-
|-  
| voi fate || /ˈfaːte/ || You all do/make
escono || /ˈɛʃ.ko.no/ || they go out
|-
| loro fanno || /ˈfanno/ || They do/make
|}


== Usage ==
==== Dire (to say) ====


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:
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


* Sono italiano. (I am Italian.)
== Practice Exercises ==
* Marco ha 25 anni. (Marco is 25 years old.)
* Faccio la spesa ogni sabato. (I do the groceries every Saturday.)
* Maria sa parlare francese. (Maria knows how to speak French.)


== Practice ==
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:


Conjugate the following irregular verbs in the present tense:
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.


* Dire (to say)
Answers:
* Stare (to stay)
1. do
* Dare (to give)
2. stai
* Sapere (to know)
3. beve
4. teniamo
5. uscite
6. dicono


<ol>
== Conclusion ==
<li>Dico, dici, dice, diciamo, dite, dicono</li>
<li>Sto, stai, sta, stiamo, state, stanno</li>
<li>Do, dai, dà, diamo, date, danno</li>
<li>So, sai, sa, sappiamo, sapete, sanno</li>
</ol>


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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!)
==Sources==
* [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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==Videos==
===RIEMPIRE - Irregular Italian Verbs (Present Tense) - YouTube===
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===Italian Present Tense 8 Irregular Verbs - YouTube===
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==Sources==
* [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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===RIEMPIRE - Irregular Italian Verbs (Present Tense) - YouTube===
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===Italian Present Tense 8 Irregular Verbs - YouTube===
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Introduction

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?

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

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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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

RIEMPIRE - Irregular Italian Verbs (Present Tense) - YouTube

Italian Present Tense 8 Irregular Verbs - YouTube


Sources


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