Present Tense: -ere Verbs

Frequently asked questions

When is Presente indicativo: verbi in -ere used?

I verbi in -ere sono il secondo gruppo di verbi regolari italiani. Le desinenze sono simili a quelle dei verbi in -are.

How is Presente indicativo: verbi in -ere formed?

Differenze da -are: 3ª singolare: -e (non -a); 2ª plurale: -ete (non -ate); 3ª plurale: -ono (non -ano). Verbi -ere comuni: scrivere (to write), leggere (to read), prendere (to take), vedere (to see), vivere (to live), mettere (to put), chiudere (to close), rispondere (to answer), correre (to run), vendere (to sell). Nota: Molti verbi in -ere sono irregolari al passato prossimo (participio irregolare), ma regolari al presente.

What are common mistakes with Presente indicativo: verbi in -ere?

Confusing -are and -ere endings: 3rd singular is -e (not -a), 3rd plural is -ono (not -ano). Stress in 3rd plural: SCRIvono (not *scriVOno). 🇬🇧 English speakers: Same challenge as -are — must learn 6 forms. The -ere/-are distinction in 3rd person is a new dimension. 🇷🇺 Russian speakers: Familiar with verb conjugation classes. The -ere group is relatively regular. Stress patterns need attention. 🇨🇿 Czech speakers: Czech has multiple conjugation classes too. The -ere pattern is straightforward. Watch for the stress shift in 3rd plural.