convivere
to live together; to cohabitate
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/konˈvivere/
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Cultural Note
Convivenza (cohabitation) has become increasingly common in Italy, though it is still less prevalent than in northern Europe. For decades, young Italians lived with their parents until marriage, but attitudes are shifting. The term 'convivente' (partner/cohabitant) now has legal recognition in Italian law since 2016.
📝 Example Sentences
Abbiamo deciso di convivere.
We decided to live together.
Conviviamo da due anni e ci troviamo bene.
We've been living together for two years and we get along well.
Convivere richiede pazienza e compromessi.
Living together requires patience and compromise.