sapere present tense conjugation
Sapere (to know (fact/how to)) in the present tense: so, sai, sa, sappiamo, sapete, sanno.
Presente Present
| io | regular: sapo |
|---|---|
| tu | regular: sapi |
| lui/lei | regular: sape |
| noi | regular: sapiamo |
| voi | |
| loro | regular: sapono |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The presente covers “I do” and “I am doing”, habits and, very often, the near future.
How it is formed
Regular endings: -are → o, i, a, iamo, ate, ano; -ere → o, i, e, iamo, ete, ono; -ire → o, i, e, iamo, ite, ono (many -ire verbs insert -isc-: finisco).
Sapere is irregular here. 5 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give sapo, sapi, sape, sapiamo, sapono.
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 tense of sapere?
Sapere in the Italian present tense: io so, tu sai, lui/lei sa, noi sappiamo, voi sapete, loro sanno.
Is sapere irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 5 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: io so (regular would be sapo); tu sai (regular would be sapi); lui/lei sa (regular would be sape); noi sappiamo (regular would be sapiamo); loro sanno (regular would be sapono).
When do you use the Italian present tense?
The presente covers “I do” and “I am doing”, habits and, very often, the near future.
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings: -are → o, i, a, iamo, ate, ano; -ere → o, i, e, iamo, ete, ono; -ire → o, i, e, iamo, ite, ono (many -ire verbs insert -isc-: finisco).
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