mangiare
to eat
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/manˈdʒaːre/
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Cultural Note
For Italians, mangiare is never just about nutrition -- it's about pleasure, community, and tradition. The phrase 'mangiare bene' (to eat well) is considered a fundamental right. Inviting someone to eat is one of the warmest gestures of friendship and affection in Italian culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Andiamo a mangiare qualcosa insieme.
Let's go eat something together.
In Italia si mangia bene ovunque.
In Italy you eat well everywhere.
Abbiamo mangiato troppo, ma era tutto buonissimo.
We ate too much, but everything was delicious.