Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to give" in Italian: dare
dare
To give in Italian is dare (DAH-reh). Present forms include do, dai, dà, diamo, date, danno. Dammi means give me (informal).
Passing an object
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How to pronounce dare
Say it
DAH-reh
/ˈda.re/
Dare is DAH-reh. Do is doh. Dai is DY. Dà is dah with an accent.
"to give" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dare | to give Giving things or information. | Giving things or information. |
| do / dai / dà | I give / you give / he-she gives Irregular singular present. | Irregular singular present. |
| dammi | give me Informal imperative + mi. | Informal imperative + mi. |
| dare un regalo | to give a gift Presents. | Presents. |
How to use dare in real life
- 1Passing an object
Mi dai la forchetta, per favore?
Can you give me the fork, please?
Dai from dare.
- 2Gifts
Le do un libro per il compleanno.
I'm giving her a book for her birthday.
Do conjugations.
- 3Instructions
Il medico dà consigli chiari.
The doctor gives clear advice.
Dà with accent.
Mistakes English speakers make with dare
Incorrect: Io dare un regalo.
Correct: Do un regalo. / Gli do un regalo.
Conjugate: do, dai, dà.
Incorrect: Da (without accent) for he gives.
Correct: Dà.
The accent marks the verb dà vs preposition da.
Good to know
Dare is everywhere: give me, give advice, give a call (dare un colpo di telefono). Watch dà versus da—the accent prevents mix-ups in writing.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sharing snacks on a train
ChatPal
Ti do un pezzo di focaccia?
Shall I give you a piece of focaccia?
You
Sì, grazie. Poi ti do una mela.
Yes, thanks. Then I'll give you an apple.
ChatPal
Dammi anche il tovagliolo, per favore.
Give me the napkin too, please.
You
Ecco. Ti do anche una salvietta umida.
Here. I'll also give you a wet wipe.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to give" in Italian
What are the present forms?
Do, dai, dà, diamo, date, danno.
Give me?
Dammi (tu) or mi dia (lei).
Why accent on dà?
To tell the verb from the preposition da.
Give a call?
Dare un colpo di telefono / telefonare.
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