#227: The Four Key Irregular Verbs in the “Imperfetto” in Italian

While Italian has many irregular verbs, only a small number are truly irregular in the imperfect tense. In this episode, we focus on the few verbs whose root changes, making them irregular in this specific tense.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • The most common Italian verb “essere” is irregular in most tenses, including the imperfect, and its conjugation needs to be memorized.
  • The other three irregular verbs are “dire”, “fare”, and “bere”, which are all irregular because their verb root changes throughout the conjugation in the “imperfetto”.

Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #199: Twenty Italian Verbs Related to Cooking.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #213: Regular Italian Verbs You Should Know.
  • CLICK HERE to get the 30 Key Phrases for Your Italian Vacation guide, covering the most important phrases you need to know before going to Italy.

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