capire
Stem-Infixing (-isc- group) Level A1 ⭐ #12 Most CommonEnglish translation: to understand / to figure out
Presente (Present)
Understanding currently (-isc- infix)
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| io | capisco | |
| tu | capisci | |
| lui/lei | capisce | |
| noi | capiamo | |
| voi | capite | |
| loro | capiscono |
- Capisco perfettamente il tuo punto di vista. — I perfectly understand your point of view.
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Frequently Asked Questions: CAPIRE
Is "capire" a regular or irregular verb in Italian? ▾
"capire" is classified as a Stem-Infixing (-isc- group) verb in Italian. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "capisco, capisci, capisce, capiamo, capite, capiscono". 3rd conjugation (-ire) inchoative verb. Notice the 'ch' sound in 'capisci' and 'capisce'. Past participle is regular: 'capito'. Takes the -isc- infix in 1st, 2nd, 3rd sing. and 3rd plur. present: 'io capisco'.
What does "capire" mean in English? ▾
In English, "capire" translates primarily to "to understand / to figure out". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "capire"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Io capo la lezione." instead of "Io capisco la lezione.". Why? Capire requires the '-isc-' infix in singular present: 'capisco', never *capo.
What are common idioms or expressions with "capire"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Capire al volo" which means "To catch on immediately / understand in a flash" (e.g. "Lui capisce sempre tutto al volo.").
How can I practice and memorize "capire" conjugations? ▾
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