vivere
Irregular Level A1 ⭐ #18 Most CommonEnglish translation: to live / to reside / to experience
Presente
Living states.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| io | vivo | |
| tu | vivi | |
| lui / lei | vive | |
| noi | viviamo | |
| voi | vivete | |
| loro | vivono |
- Vivo a Firenze da due anni. — İki yıldır Floransa'da yaşıyorum.
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Frequently Asked Questions: VIVERE
Is "vivere" a regular or irregular verb in Italian? ▾
"vivere" is classified as a Irregular verb in Italian. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "visso / visse / vissuto (Dual auxiliary essere/avere)". Latin 'vivere' preserving irregular root in passato remoto and participio. Can take either ESSERE or AVERE in passato prossimo ('ho vissuto' or 'sono vissuto').
What does "vivere" mean in English? ▾
In English, "vivere" translates primarily to "to live / to reside / to experience". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "vivere"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Ho vivuto a Roma." instead of "Ho vissuto a Roma.". Why? Past participle of vivere is irregular: vissuto.
What are common idioms or expressions with "vivere"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Vivere alla giornata" which means "To live day-to-day" (e.g. "A lui piace vivere alla giornata.").
How can I practice and memorize "vivere" conjugations? ▾
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