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Italian · word

avere

have

/aˈve.re/verb

Meanings

  • verb · A1

    To possess, hold, or obtain something.

    Vorrei avere un bicchiere d'acqua, per favore.

  • auxiliary · A1

    Used with a past participle to form compound tenses.

    Ho mangiato una pizza ieri sera.

  • verb · A1

    To feel or experience a physical sensation, emotional state, or age.

    I bambini dicono di avere fame.

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