avere
to have
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/aˈve.re/
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Cultural Note
Avere is used in many idiomatic expressions where English uses 'to be,' such as avere fame (to be hungry), avere sete (to be thirsty), and avere ragione (to be right). It serves as the auxiliary verb for most transitive verbs in compound tenses.
📝 Example Sentences
Ho due fratelli.
I have two brothers.
Hai fame?
Are you hungry?
Abbiamo avuto una bella giornata.
We had a beautiful day.