sentire
Regular (-ire verb) Level A1 ⭐ #13 Most CommonEnglish translation: to hear / to feel / to smell
Presente (Present)
Hearing or feeling currently
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| io | sento | |
| tu | senti | |
| lui/lei | sente | |
| noi | sentiamo | |
| voi | sentite | |
| loro | sentono |
- Sento il profumo del caffè appena fatto. — I smell the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
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Frequently Asked Questions: SENTIRE
Is "sentire" a regular or irregular verb in Italian? ▾
"sentire" is classified as a Regular (-ire verb) verb in Italian. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "Standard 3rd conjugation (sento, senti, sente, sentiamo, sentite, sentono)". Unlike 'capire' or 'finire', sentire does NOT take the -isc- infix. Regular stem throughout. Reflexive 'sentirsi' means 'to feel (emotionally/physically)': 'Come ti senti?' (How do you feel?).
What does "sentire" mean in English? ▾
In English, "sentire" translates primarily to "to hear / to feel / to smell". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "sentire"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Io sentisco una musica." instead of "Io sento una musica.". Why? Sentire does not take the -isc- suffix. It conjugates directly: 'io sento', never *sentisco.
What are common idioms or expressions with "sentire"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Sentirsi a proprio agio" which means "To feel comfortable / at ease" (e.g. "Mi sento a mio agio qui.").
How can I practice and memorize "sentire" conjugations? ▾
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