dovere
to have to, must
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/doˈve.re/
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Cultural Note
Dovere expresses obligation and duty. The conditional 'dovresti' softens the tone to give advice rather than orders. As a noun, 'il dovere' means 'duty,' reflecting the Italian cultural value of fulfilling one's responsibilities.
📝 Example Sentences
Devo andare adesso.
I have to go now.
Dovresti studiare di più.
You should study more.
Dobbiamo rispettare le regole.
We must respect the rules.