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dovere
Irregular Modal (-ere) Level A1 ⭐ #6 Most CommonEnglish translation: to have to / must
Stem Pattern: Stem mutation (dev- / dobb-)
💡 Key Usage Note: Modal verb: in compound tenses, takes the auxiliary required by the infinitive that follows.
📘 Linguistic Rule: Shifts between 'dev-' in singular and 'dobb-' in 1st plural 'dobbiamo'.
🔊 Speed:
Presente (Present)
Expresses obligation, necessity, or probability.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| io | devo | |
| tu | devi | |
| lui/lei | deve | |
| noi | dobbiamo | |
| voi | dovete | |
| loro | devono |
Example Sentences in Context
- Devo studiare per l'esame. — I have to study for the exam.
- Cosa dobbiamo fare adesso? — What must we do now?
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Presente
io
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devo
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