If you’re learning Italian, you’ve probably already met the verbi irregolari . Unlike regular verbs (which follow predictable patterns like -are, -ere, -ire ), irregular verbs refuse to play by the rules. They change their stem, their endings, or both.
| Verb | Meaning | Present Tense (io / tu / lui/lei / noi / voi / loro) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | to be | sono / sei / è / siamo / siete / sono | | Avere | to have | ho / hai / ha / abbiamo / avete / hanno | | Andare | to go | vado / vai / va / andiamo / andate / vanno | | Fare | to do/make | faccio / fai / fa / facciamo / fate / fanno | Pro tip: Notice how andare and fare have a regular noi and voi form but change completely in other persons. Common Patterns in Irregularity While each verb is unique, you’ll start to recognize recurring patterns: verbos italianos irregulares
✅ Conjugate andare while walking. Say vado, vai, va, andiamo, andate, vanno like a mantra. If you’re learning Italian, you’ve probably already met