sapere
to know (a fact), to know how to
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/saˈpe.re/
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Cultural Note
Italian distinguishes between sapere (to know facts or how to do something) and conoscere (to know/be acquainted with people or places). 'Non lo so' is one of the most commonly used phrases in everyday Italian.
📝 Example Sentences
Sai parlare italiano?
Do you know how to speak Italian?
Non lo so.
I don't know.
Sapevi che Roma ha più di 900 chiese?
Did you know that Rome has more than 900 churches?