Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to help" in Italian: aiutare
aiutare
To help in Italian is aiutare (ah-yoo-TAH-reh). Present: aiuto, aiuti, aiuta, aiutiamo. Aiutami! means help me!
With bags
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How to pronounce aiutare
Say it
ah-yoo-TAH-reh
/ajuˈta.re/
Aiutare stresses TAH: ah-yoo-TAH-reh. Aiuto is ah-YOO-toh.
"to help" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| aiutare | to help Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| aiuto / aiuti / aiuta | I/you/he-she help(s) Present singular. | Present singular. |
| aiutami | help me Tu command + mi. | Tu command + mi. |
| posso aiutarti? | can I help you? Offer of help. | Offer of help. |
How to use aiutare in real life
- 1With bags
Ti aiuto con le valigie?
Shall I help you with the suitcases?
Ti aiuto for I help you.
- 2Homework
Aiutami un attimo con questo esercizio.
Help me a second with this exercise.
Aiutami command.
- 3Kitchen
Mia sorella aiuta sempre a apparecchiare.
My sister always helps set the table.
Aiuta for she helps.
Mistakes English speakers make with aiutare
Incorrect: Io aiutare te.
Correct: Ti aiuto.
Conjugate and use ti: ti aiuto.
Incorrect: Aiuto per te a casa.
Correct: Ti aiuto a casa.
No per te needed; use the pronoun.
Good to know
Offers to help with dishes after dinner are expected politeness. A soft posso aiutare? goes further than standing up empty-handed.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Moving a couch in an apartment
ChatPal
Mi aiuti a spostare il divano?
Will you help me move the couch?
You
Certo, ti aiuto io da questa parte.
Of course, I'll help you from this side.
ChatPal
Uno, due, tre — grazie, mi hai aiutato davvero.
One, two, three — thanks, you really helped me.
You
Figurati. Se serve, aiuto anche con lo scaffale.
Don't mention it. If needed, I'll help with the shelf too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to help" in Italian
How do I say can I help you?
Posso aiutarti? (tu) or posso aiutarla? (lei).
How do I say help me?
Aiutami!
What is aiuto as a noun?
Help/aid: ho bisogno di aiuto.
Is aiutare regular?
Yes — aiuto, aiuti, aiuta, aiutiamo…
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