sapere present subjunctive conjugation
Sapere (to know (fact/how to)) in the present subjunctive: sappia, sappia, sappia, sappiamo, sappiate, sappiano.
Congiuntivo presente Present subjunctive
| io | regular: sapa |
|---|---|
| tu | regular: sapa |
| lui/lei | regular: sapa |
| noi | regular: sapiamo |
| voi | regular: sapiate |
| loro | regular: sapano |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present subjunctive
The congiuntivo presente follows che after opinions, wishes, doubt and emotion: “Penso che sia vero.”
How it is formed
Regular endings: -are → i, i, i, iamo, iate, ino; -ere/-ire → a, a, a, iamo, iate, ano. The three singular forms are identical, so the subject pronoun is often kept.
Sapere is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give sapa, sapa, sapa, sapiamo, sapiate, sapano.
Sapere in a sentence
- So parlare due lingue.I know how to speak two languages.
- Non sapevo che tu fossi qui.I didn't know you were here.
Irregular; means knowing facts/skills, contrasted with 'conoscere' (to know people/places).
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of sapere?
Sapere in the Italian present subjunctive: io sappia, tu sappia, lui/lei sappia, noi sappiamo, voi sappiate, loro sappiano.
Is sapere irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: io sappia (regular would be sapa); tu sappia (regular would be sapa); lui/lei sappia (regular would be sapa); noi sappiamo (regular would be sapiamo); voi sappiate (regular would be sapiate); loro sappiano (regular would be sapano).
When do you use the Italian present subjunctive?
The congiuntivo presente follows che after opinions, wishes, doubt and emotion: “Penso che sia vero.”
How is the present subjunctive formed?
Regular endings: -are → i, i, i, iamo, iate, ino; -ere/-ire → a, a, a, iamo, iate, ano. The three singular forms are identical, so the subject pronoun is often kept.
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