#18: The Verb “Fare”: Meaning and Uses

In this episode, we talk about the verb “fare”. While the main translation in English is “to do, to make”, there are many fixed expressions with “fare”. For example: “fare una doccia” (to take a shower, in English) and “fare una foto” (to take a picture, in English).

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Two Main Takeaways

  • The verb “fare” is highly irregular, and for this reason we have to memorize its conjugation.
  • Common expressions with the verb “fare” include: “fare la spesa” (to do the groceries, in English), and “fare colazione” (to have breakfast, in English).

Three Action Steps

  • Listen to the Italian lesson with the player above, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify.
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Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #68: Ten Expressions with the Verb “Dare”.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #25: How to Use “Potere”, “Riuscire”, and “Sapere”.
  • CLICK HERE to get the Irregular Past Participles Learning Map, a guide summarizing the most common irregular past participles in Italian.

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