Basic Verbs

1. andare

   To go

   Usage

   The key motion verb; combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Regular verb: ando, andas, andat, andamus, andades, andant

2. bènnere

   To come

   Usage

   Used when a person or a vehicle arrives

   Grammar Note

   Irregular: bèngio, benis, benit, benimus, benides, benint. Compound tenses use èssere (so bènnidu)

3. mandigare

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything about meals

   Grammar Note

   Regular -are verb: mandigo, mandigas, mandigat. Papare is also used in the same sense. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

4. bufare

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering or declining drinks

   Grammar Note

   Regular -are verb: bufo, bufas, bufat. "Bìere" is also used. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

5. comporare

   To buy

   Usage

   Shopping verb; pair it with the item name

   Grammar Note

   Regular -are verb: comporo, comporas, comporat. The participle is comporadu. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

6. bìdere

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing, and for asking to be shown an item

   Grammar Note

   An -ere verb with the accent on the first syllable. Its conjugation is irregular, so learn the infinitive first. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

7. isetare

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for explaining a meeting arrangement

   Grammar Note

   Regular -are verb: iseto, isetas, isetat. Imperative: iseta (tue), isetade (bois). Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

8. Cheria andare

   I want to go

   Usage

   The standard way to state a destination; add a place name

   Grammar Note

   "Cheria" is the imperfect of chèrrere (to want) and expresses a polite wish; an infinitive follows. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

9. Cheria mandigare

   I want to eat

   Usage

   State what you feel like eating; add the dish name

   Grammar Note

   "Cheria" plus an infinitive means "I would like to…", the same pattern as "Cheria andare". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

10. Cheria custu

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at an item and say you would like it

    Grammar Note

    Say it while pointing; "custu" means "this". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

11. Non mi serbit

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Decline a bag, a receipt, or anything else you do not need

    Grammar Note

    "Serbire" means "to be of use, be needed"; literally "it is not needed by me". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

12. So chirchende

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say what you are trying to find, place or object

    Grammar Note

    Progressive form: so (from èssere) plus the gerund in -ende; add what you seek. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

13. Lu tèngio

    I have it

    Usage

    States possession; used to confirm tickets or bookings

    Grammar Note

    The first person of tènnere is tèngio; the object pronoun lu goes before the verb. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

14. No lu tèngio

    I don't have it

    Usage

    States you do not have it, e.g. no cash on you

    Grammar Note

    Before the pronoun "lu" the negation is written "no", not "non". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

15. Mi podides agiudare?

    Can you help me?

    Usage

    Ask for concrete help: carrying a bag, working a machine

    Grammar Note

    The bois form of pòdere is podides; with friends say "Mi podes agiudare?". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

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