4.2.2: Altri verbi irregolari- Dare, Bere, Dire
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By now, you are already familiar with the concept of verbs and conjugation patterns. You have learned how regular and some irregular verbs work in the present tense, and how essential they are for building simple and meaningful sentences. It is always a good idea to go back and review them before moving forward. In this section, we will explore five more irregular but very common verbs: stare, dare, bere, and dire. These verbs appear constantly in daily conversations and in many idiomatic expressions. As you study them, pay close attention to their irregular forms and to the contexts in which they are used—you’ll soon recognize them everywhere!
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Recognize and conjugate stare, dare, bere, and dire in the present tense.
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Identify the main differences between these irregular verbs and regular verb patterns.
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Use these verbs appropriately in simple sentences and everyday expressions.
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Practice pronunciation and fluency through reading and oral exercises using these verbs in context.
Il presente indicativo di stare, dare, bere e dire
(The Present Indicative of stare, dare, bere, and dire)
The verbs stare, dare, bere, and dire appear constantly in everyday Italian, yet each follows its own irregular pattern. In the table below, you can observe how these verbs are conjugated in the present tense. Pay close attention to the variations in their stems and endings, as some can be anticipated while others must be learned individually.
| Pronoun | Dare | Bere | Dire |
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| io | do | bevo | dico |
| tu | dai | bevi | dici |
| lui/lei/Lei | dà | beve | dice |
| noi | diamo | beviamo | diciamo |
| voi | date | bevete | dite |
| loro | danno | bevono | dicono |
Uses and Examples
Each verb is used in different ways and expressions. Read the examples and note how they appear in natural contexts.
Dare ( to give)
Used literally and in many common expressions.
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Dai! – Come on!
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Do un regalo a Maria. – I’m giving a gift to Maria.
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Il professore dà i compiti. – The professor assigns the homework.
Bere (to drink)
Used in everyday situations and social settings.
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Bevo sempre caffè al mattino. – I always drink coffee in the morning.
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Cosa bevete di solito? – What do you usually drink?
Dire (to say / to tell)
Used to express or report speech.
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Dico sempre la verità. – I always tell the truth.
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Cosa dici? – What are you saying?
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Loro dicono che il film è bello. – They say the movie is good.
Espressioni comuni
What to notice:
These are everyday idiomatic expressions you’ll hear often with these verbs.
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dare una mano – to give a hand (help)
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dare del Lei - dare del tu - use the formal register- use the informal register
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bere qualcosa insieme – to get a drink together
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dire la verità / dire una bugia – to tell the truth / a lie
Practice Activities
Coniuga (Conjugation Practice)
What to do:
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
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Io __________ (bere) acqua frizzante.
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Tu __________ (dare) sempre buoni consigli!
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Loro __________ (dire) che non hanno tempo.
Personalizza (Personalize It!)
What to do:
Answer each question in a complete sentence using the correct verb.
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Cosa bevi quando fai colazione?
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Dici sempre quello che pensi?
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Dai spesso una mano ai tuoi amici?
Abbina (Match the Expression)
What to do:
Match each verb with its common expression and write the complete phrase.
| Verbo | Espressione |
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| 1. dare | b. la verità |
| 2. dire | e. una birra |
| 3. bere | a. una mano |
Now use these expressions in a sentence:
Correggi (Error Correction)
What to do:
Each sentence contains an incorrect verb form. Identify and correct the mistake.
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Io dai sempre un consiglio utile.
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Tu dice che hai fame.
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Noi bevono il tè ogni sera.
Completa (Fill in the blanks)
What to do:
Fill in the blanks using the appropriate form of the verb indicated.
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— Cosa (voi, bere) __________ di solito a pranzo?
— Di solito __________ acqua o succo. -
— Chi ti (dare) __________ questi fiori?
— Luca. -
— Cosa (loro, dire) __________ alla fine della lezione?
— Sempre “Grazie, professore!”
Scelta multipla (Multiple Choice)
What to do:
Choose the correct conjugated form of each verb.
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Noi ________ sempre la verità.
a. diciamo b. dici c. dicono -
Che cosa ________ ?
a. bevi b. beviamo c. bevo -
Marco, mi ________ una mano con i compiti?
a. dai b. dà c. danno
Ora tocca a te!
Scrivi tu! – Writing Prompt
What to do:
Write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences) describing your afternoon. Use at least three of the verbs from this unit.
Example starter:
Il pomeriggio, io bevo un caffè. Dopo, do una mano a mia sorella con i compiti…