il dare
give · to give
Offrire o consegnare qualcosa a qualcuno senza aspettarsi che resti con sé.
The Italian word "dare" is a verb that means "to give" in English.
Meaning:
- Dare means to transfer possession or to bestow something to someone else voluntarily.
- It can refer to giving tangible objects, like a book or a gift, or intangible things, like a permission or opportunity.
Parts and Use:
- It is an irregular verb, derived from Latin dare (meaning the same).
- Examples of conjugation (present indicative):
- io do (I give)
- tu dai (you give)
- lui/lei dà (he/she gives)
Synonyms:
- offrire (to offer)
- consegnare (to hand over, deliver)
- donare (to donate, give as a gift)
Antonyms:
- prendere (to take)
- ricevere (to receive)
Additional meanings or usages:
- In certain contexts, "dare" can be used idiomatically or in phrases:
- dare una mano — to give a hand/help
- dare fastidio — to bother or annoy
- It’s also used in expressions relating to "letting happen" or "causing" something.
In summary: "dare" is a versatile verb primarily used to express the act of giving or granting something from one person to another.
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Examples
I bambini hanno dato i fiori alla maestra.verb
The children gave the flowers to the teacher.
Il dare un consiglio può aiutare un amico.noun
Giving advice can help a friend.
Il dare una mano rende tutti felici.noun
Giving a hand makes everyone happy.
Puoi darmi un bicchiere d'acqua, per favore?verb
Can you give me a glass of water, please?
Ieri ho dimenticato di dare la chiave al vicino.verb
Yesterday I forgot to give the key to the neighbor.
Domani darò il pane agli uccelli.verb
Tomorrow I will give bread to the birds.
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