In this video, we explore the crucial verb "sapere" (to know) in Italian, which is used in a wide variety of contexts.
Whether you're talking about facts, skills, or finding out information, sapere is a versatile verb that you’ll need to master for everyday conversations.
We’ll guide you through its use in the present, past, future, conditional, and subjunctive tenses, as well as common expressions to help you speak confidently and naturally in Italian.
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We’ll start with the present tense, where you’ll learn how to express what you know or don't know in daily situations.
Then, we’ll move to the past tense, helping you talk about what you found out or knew in the past. We’ll also cover the future tense, so you can discuss what you will know or discover. The conditional and subjunctive tenses will be introduced to add complexity and precision to your speech, while commonly used expressions will make you sound like a native.
Here are some examples of the phrases you’ll learn:
Present Tense (Presente):
So dove andare. (I know where to go.)
A simple yet important phrase for navigating everyday life.
Sai guidare? (Do you know how to drive?)
Useful for asking about someone's abilities or skills.
Past Tense (Passato Prossimo & Imperfetto):
Ho saputo la verità. (I found out the truth.)
Perfect for talking about moments when you learned something new.
Sapevo che qualcosa non andava. (I knew something was wrong.)
Use this to discuss past intuition or knowledge.
Future Tense (Futuro Semplice):
Sapremo la verità domani. (We will know the truth tomorrow.)
A handy phrase for talking about future discoveries or revelations.
Non saprò mai cosa è successo. (I will never know what happened.)
Great for expressing uncertainty about future events.
Conditional Tense (Condizionale):
Saprei cosa fare. (I would know what to do.)
Ideal for offering hypothetical solutions or advice.
Se sapessi la verità, te lo direi. (If I knew the truth, I would tell you.)
A useful phrase for discussing hypothetical situations.
Subjunctive Tense (Congiuntivo):
Spero che tu sappia la risposta. (I hope you know the answer.)
Perfect for expressing wishes or uncertainty in conversations.
Temo che non sappiano la verità. (I fear that they don’t know the truth.)
Great for discussing doubts or fears about what others may know.
Common Expressions with "Sapere":
Lo sapevo! (I knew it!)
A fun and emphatic phrase to use when you’re certain about something.
Chi lo sa? (Who knows?)
Great for expressing uncertainty or asking rhetorical questions.
Fammelo sapere. (Let me know.)
A practical expression for making requests in conversations.
Why This Video is Perfect for You:
Tense Variety: You’ll learn to use sapere across present, past, future, conditional, and subjunctive tenses, making your Italian more versatile.
Real-Life Conversations: The phrases we include are common in daily life, helping you understand how sapere fits into everyday situations.
Practice for Fluency: Each phrase is repeated twice to help you practice pronunciation and internalize the structure.
By the end of this video, you’ll feel more confident using sapere in different tenses and contexts, allowing you to express yourself clearly and naturally in Italian. Listen, repeat, and start mastering sapere today!
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