mettere
Irregular (Past: misi, messo) Level A1 ⭐ #11 Most CommonEnglish translation: to put / to place / to set
Presente (Present)
Placing or putting currently
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| io | metto | |
| tu | metti | |
| lui/lei | mette | |
| noi | mettiamo | |
| voi | mettete | |
| loro | mettono |
- Dove metto queste chiavi? — Where do I put these keys?
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Frequently Asked Questions: METTERE
Is "mettere" a regular or irregular verb in Italian? ▾
"mettere" is classified as a Irregular (Past: misi, messo) verb in Italian. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "misi in Passato Remoto / messo in Participle". Derived from Latin mittere (originally 'to send', later 'to place'). Takes regular present endings, but irregular participle 'messo'. Used reflexively ('mettersi a + inf') to mean 'to start / begin doing something'.
What does "mettere" mean in English? ▾
In English, "mettere" translates primarily to "to put / to place / to set". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "mettere"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Ho mettuto il libro sul tavolo." instead of "Ho messo il libro sul tavolo.". Why? The past participle of mettere is irregular: 'messo', never *mettuto.
What are common idioms or expressions with "mettere"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Mettersi a" which means "To start doing something" (e.g. "Si è messo a piovere all'improvviso.").
How can I practice and memorize "mettere" conjugations? ▾
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