dʒiɾiˈʒiʁ

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Translation

to drive

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Word origin

From Latin dirigere, to guide straight.

Origin
Latin
Root
dirigere
English cognates
direct, director

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular (g/j spelling change)

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

Examples

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She learned to drive at eighteen.

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I don't drive at night if it's raining.

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He drove the new car for the first time.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 10: Words 871-880.