aˈvere

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Translation

to have

Word origin

From Latin habere ('to have, to hold').

Origin
Latin
Root
habere
English cognates
habit, inhabit

Grammar

Verb typeirregular

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

fratelli grandi .

I have two brothers older than me.

Quanti ?

How old are you?

mangiato.

We have not eaten yet.

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This word is part of lesson 1.