Regular -ere Verbs
Italian verbs are grouped into three categories based on their infinitive endings. To conjugate regular -ere verbs like scrivere (to write) in the present tense, drop the -ere to find the stem, then add the appropriate ending to match the subject.
| Pronoun | Ending | Example: scrivere (to write) |
|---|---|---|
| io | -o | scrivo |
| tu | -i | scrivi |
| lui/lei | -e | scrive |
| noi | -iamo | scriviamo |
| voi | -ete | scrivete |
| loro | -ono | scrivono |
Notice that the io, tu, and noi endings are exactly the same as they are for -are verbs! Only the lui/lei, voi, and loro endings are different.
| I read the newspaper and you write a letter. | Io leggo il giornale e tu scrivi una lettera. |
| He writes a book, but he does not read much. | Lui scrive un libro, ma non legge molto. |
| Do you see the new shop? | Voi vedete il nuovo negozio? |
| We are in a hurry, we see the train and we run. | Noi abbiamo fretta, vediamo il treno e corriamo. |
More Everyday Actions
Many common, everyday actions belong to this verb group. You simply apply the exact same pattern to the stem of the new verb:
- chiudere (to close)
- prendere (to take)
- vendere (to sell)
- ricevere (to receive)
- mettere (to put)
- chiedere (to ask)
| She closes the door and takes the bag. | Lei chiude la porta e prende la borsa. |
| They sell the house and receive the money. | Loro vendono la casa e ricevono i soldi. |
| I put the empty plate here. | Metto il piatto vuoto qui. |
| We ask for help when we study. | Noi chiediamo aiuto quando studiamo. |
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