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Verbs: the present tense you’ll actually use
A practical way to start using verbs without getting stuck in conjugation tables.
What matters most
Start with verbs that let you communicate immediately.
- Present tense endings are regular for many verbs (-are/-ere/-ire).
- Essere and avere are core helpers; passato prossimo is common for past.
Sono italiano.
I am Italian.
Ho tempo.
I have time.
Ho mangiato.
I ate / I have eaten.
Sono qui.
I am here.
Vorrei dell'acqua.
I would like some water.
Non capisco.
I don't understand.
Parli inglese?
Do you speak English? (informal)
Dov'è il bagno?
Where is the bathroom?
Questo è il mio amico.
This is my friend.
Practice tip
Pick 3 verbs you use daily and practice them in one sentence pattern.
- I want…
- I go…
- I work… / I study…
Mini‑quiz
Mini-quiz
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Which sentence matches “I am Italian.”?