doˈvere

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Translation

must, to have to; to owe

Word origin

From Latin debere ('to owe').

Origin
Latin
Root
debere
English cognates
debt, debit

Grammar

Verb type-ere irregular

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

Examples

lavorare.

I have to go to work.

Dovresti riposarti po'.

You ought to rest a little.

dieci euro.

You still owe me ten euros.

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This word is part of lesson 2.