scegliere
Irregular (-gliere) Level B1 ⭐ #59 Most CommonEnglish translation: to choose / to select
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| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| io | scelgo | |
| tu | scegli | |
| lui/lei | sceglie | |
| noi | scegliamo | |
| voi | scegliete | |
| loro | scelgono |
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Frequently Asked Questions: SCEGLIERE
Is "scegliere" a regular or irregular verb in Italian? ▾
"scegliere" is classified as a Irregular (-gliere) verb in Italian. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "scelgo, scegli, sceglie, scegliamo, scegliete, scelgono". Alternates between palatal 'gl' before 'i/e' and velar 'lg' before 'o/a' (scelgo, scelgono). Past participle is irregular: scelto. Past participle is 'scelto'. Takes 'avere' in passato prossimo: 'Ho scelto io'.
What does "scegliere" mean in English? ▾
In English, "scegliere" translates primarily to "to choose / to select". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level B1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "scegliere"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Io ho sceglierato il dolce" instead of "Io ho scelto il dolce". Why? The past participle of scegliere is irregular: scelto.
What are common idioms or expressions with "scegliere"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Non c'è niente da scegliere" which means "There is no choice" (e.g. "In questo caso, non c'è niente da scegliere.").
How can I practice and memorize "scegliere" conjugations? ▾
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