nascere
to be born
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈna.ʃʃe.re/
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Cultural Note
'Nascere' uses 'essere' (to be) as its auxiliary in compound tenses, not 'avere.' Asking 'Dove sei nato?' (Where were you born?) is one of the most common getting-to-know-you questions in Italian, as regional identity is deeply important to Italians.
📝 Example Sentences
Sono nato a Roma nel 1990.
I was born in Rome in 1990.
Il bambino nascerà a marzo.
The baby will be born in March.
Dove sei nato?
Where were you born?