3.2.2: Verbi irregolari- Andare, Uscire, Venire
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You’ve already learned two essential irregular verbs: essere (to be) and avere (to have). Now let’s explore three more irregular verbs: andare (to go), uscire (to go out), and venire (to come). These verbs are used constantly in everyday Italian to describe physical movement, social plans, and direction.
These verbs are irregular because their conjugations do not follow regular patterns. You will need to memorize their forms.
- Learn the forms and meanings of three high-frequency irregular verbs of motion: andare (to go), uscire (to go out), venire (to come)
- Conjugate these verbs in the present tense
- Use them to talk about plans, invitations, movement between places, and social outings
The Verb Andare – To Go
Andare is an irregular verb that means to go. It is used to describe physical movement from one place to another.
Use andare when you specify the place or destination where someone is going.
Examples:
- Il venerdì, di solito io e i miei amici andiamo al cinema. (On Fridays, my friends and I usually go to the movies.)
- Vado a scuola ogni mattina. (I go to school every morning.)
- Andiamo in Italia ogni estate. (We go to Italy every summer.)
- Marco va al lavoro in bicicletta. (Marco goes to work by bike.)
Study the following table to memorize all six forms of the verb andare. Pay attention to how each subject pronoun matches with a different irregular form.
| Subject | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| io | vado |
| tu | vai |
| lui / lei / Lei | va |
| noi | andiamo |
| voi | andate |
| loro | vanno |
Andare is not used to express future intention
In English and Spanish, the verb "to go" or "ir" is often followed by an infinitive to talk about future actions.
Examples:
- I’m going to eat later
- Voy a comer más tarde
In Italian, we do not use andare + infinitive in this way.
Instead, use the present tense to express scheduled or near-future actions, especially when the plan is concrete.
Correct:
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Domani vado in biblioteca
(This means you are physically going to the library tomorrow) -
Domani mangio la pizza
(This means you are planning to eat pizza tomorrow)
Incorrect:
- Vado a mangiare più tardi (if you mean I am going to eat later — use the present tense instead)
This use of the present tense for future actions is very common in Italian, especially when talking about fixed plans.
Takeaway
- Present tense is used for planned or scheduled future actions.
- Andare + infinitive means you are physically going to begin the action, not expressing intention about the future.
Expressions such as:
- Vado a mangiare
- Vado a dormire
do not express future intention.
They mean that you are literally going to start the action now or at the specific moment you mention.
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Vado a dormire alle 10:00
This means that at 10:00 you actually go to bed; it is part of your usual routine. -
Vado a mangiare
This means you are about to go eat now.
These expressions do not mean “I’m going to eat later” or “I intend to sleep later.”
Idiomatic Expression: Andare a trovare
To say that you are visiting a person, use andare a trovare.
Examples:
- Domenica vado a trovare mia sorella
- Andiamo a trovare i nonni sabato
Use "andare a trovare" with people. Use " visitare " when referring to places such as cities, museums, and countries
Quick Check: Choose the Correct Form of Andare
Complete each sentence with the correct form of andare (vado, vai, va, andiamo, andate, vanno).
- Noi _______ in Italia in estate.
- (Tu) _______ al bar con gli amici?
- Marco e Paolo _________ a trovare i nonni.
- Io _______ a scuola ogni mattina.
- Ragazzi, dove _______ oggi?
- I miei genitori _______ al mercato la domenica.
- Marco _______ al lavoro in bicicletta.
The Verb Uscire – To Go Out, To Exit
Uscire is an irregular verb that means to go out or to exit. It is used to describe the act of leaving a place, often socially, without specifying a particular destination.
Use uscire when the focus is on the action of going out or spending time outside the house—not on where you are going.
Examples:
- Esco di casa alle otto. (I leave the house at eight.)
- Esco con gli amici il sabato sera. (I go out with friends on Saturday night.)
- Esco spesso dopo cena. (I often go out after dinner.)
- Stasera esco con mia sorella. (Tonight I’m going out with my sister.)
- Quando piove, non esco mai. (When it rains, I never go out.)
Study the following table to learn the irregular conjugation of uscire. Notice how different it is from regular -ire verbs.
| Subject | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| io | esco |
| tu | esci |
| lui / lei / Lei | esce |
| noi | usciamo |
| voi | uscite |
| loro | escono |
Quick Check: Choose the Correct Form of Uscire
Complete each sentence with the correct form of uscire (esco, esci, esce, usciamo, uscite, escono).
- I miei genitori non _______ mai la domenica.
- Noi _______ di casa molto presto la mattina.
- Marco _______ dall’ufficio alle cinque.
- (Tu) _______ spesso durante la settimana?
- Io _______ con gli amici il sabato sera.
- Ragazzi, a che ora _______ stasera?
The Verb Venire – To Come
Venire is an irregular verb that means to come. It is used to describe movement toward the speaker’s location or toward a shared destination.
Use venire when someone is coming to where you are or to a place both you and the speaker will be.
Examples:
- Vieni al cinema con noi? (Are you coming to the movies with us?)
- Marta viene alla festa stasera. (Marta is coming to the party tonight.)
- I miei amici vengono a casa mia domani. (My friends are coming to my house tomorrow.)
- Quando vieni in Italia? (When are you coming to Italy?)
- Vengo subito! (I’m coming right away!)
Study the following table to learn the six forms of venire. Pay close attention to the spelling changes in the singular forms.
| Subject | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| io | vengo |
| tu | vieni |
| lui / lei / Lei | viene |
| noi | veniamo |
| voi | venite |
| loro | vengono |
Quick Check: Choose the Correct Form of Venire
Complete each sentence with the correct form of venire (vengo, vieni, viene, veniamo, venite, vengono).
- Carlo (tu), _______ con noi al cinema stasera?
- Luca _______ da Milano ogni weekend.
- Io _______ alla festa con Marta.
- Ragazzi, a che ora _______ alla lezione?
- Io e Marta _______ a scuola insieme la mattina.
- I miei amici non _______ mai alle riunioni del club.
It takes a little practice to feel confident using andare, venire, and uscire. It can feel confusing at the beginning to understand the difference between these verbs. They all describe movement, but they focus on different directions and points of view.
In short:
- Use "andare" when you say where you’re going.
- Use "venire" when you are joining someone or when someone is coming toward you or with you.
- Use "uscire" when you’re going out or leaving a place, without saying where.
Tip:
- If you mention a specific destination, use andare (vado a Roma).
- If you mean that you’re going out, use uscire without specifying the destination. However, you can include other details, such as with whom you’re going out or when (e.g., Esco con gli amici alle 8:00).
Practice
For each exercise, take time to go over the questions and choose your answers carefully. Then compare and discuss your answers with classmates, especially if you have different responses. Use the material above to help clarify your choices and keep working, un passo alla volta. Afterward, check in with your instructor to dig deeper into the topic and clarify any remaining questions.
Completa
Fill in each blank with the correct form of the given verb (andare, uscire, or venire).
- (andare) Io _______ al mercato ogni domenica.
- (uscire) Quando _______ di solito per andare a lavoro?
- (venire) Marta e Luca _______ con noi al concerto?
- (andare) Noi _______ a scuola alle otto.
- (uscire) Stasera voi _______ con i vostri amici?
Scegli il verbo corretto (andare / uscire / venire)
Choose the verb that best completes each sentence. Focus on the meaning. Consider where the person is moving from and whose point of view it is.
- Domani Carlo e Roberto_______ al cinema con Marco, noi invece restiamo a casa.
- Stasera non _______ perché sono stanco.
- Sabato sera i miei amici _______ a casa mia per cena.
- Ogni mattina Mario _______ all’università in bicicletta.
- (Noi) _______ con Lucia e Matilde sabato sera, andiamo in discoteca.
Completa i dialoghi
Choose the correct verb and conjugate it correctly.
Dialogo 1
- Ciao, Giulia! Dove _______ (1) stasera?
- _______(2) al cinema con Marco. E tu che fai di bello?
- Io non _______ (3) stasera, resto a casa e leggo un bel libro.
Dialogo 2
- Quando _______ (4) di solito la sera con i tuoi amici?
- Di solito _______ (5) alle otto, ma oggi _______(6) prima.
Dialogo 3
- Paolo, dove _______ (7) in vacanza quest’anno?
- Io _______ (8) in montagna con la mia famiglia.
- Bello! Noi invece _______ (9) al mare.
Dialogo 4
- Ciao, Marco! _______ (10) a prendere un caffè al bar?
- Sì, _______ (11) volentieri!
- Perfetto, _______ (12) anche Luca.
Dialogo 5
- Ragzzi, a che ora _______ (13) di casa di solito per andare a lavoro?
- Noi _______ (14) alle sette ogni mattina e tu?
- Wow! Uscite di casa molto presto! Io invece __________ (15) a lavoro alle 9:30 am, quindi esco di casa alle 8:00 am.