Translation of Italian word "sapere" to English
sapere
/saˈpere/
How to use
The Italian verb 'sapere' means 'to know' (To know). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, used to express knowledge of facts or how to do something.
🇬🇧 English
to know
Example
Non so dove sia il museo.
I don't know where the museum is.
Sai nuotare bene?
Do you know how to swim well?
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- Non so dove sia il museo.— I don't know where the museum is.
- Sai nuotare bene?— Do you know how to swim well?
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The Italian word "sapere" means "to know" in English.
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