Translation of Italian word "avere" to English
avere
/aˈvere/
How to use
The Italian verb 'avere' means 'to have' (To have). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. 'avere' takes different prepositions depending on what follows — learning these verb-preposition pairings is essential for fluency.
🇬🇧 English
to have
Example
Ho una sorella e un fratello.
I have a sister and a brother.
Devi avere pazienza con i bambini.
You must have patience with children.
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- Ho una sorella e un fratello.— I have a sister and a brother.
- Devi avere pazienza con i bambini.— You must have patience with children.
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What does the Italian word "avere" mean?▼
The Italian word "avere" means "to have" in English.
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