How do you say "teach" in Italian?

insegnare

Verb Noun

In Italian, "teach" is insegnare.

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Pronunciation

Insegnare is een-seh-NYAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, and 'gn' makes the soft NY sound found in 'canyon'.

Grammar notes

insegnare is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Insegna matematica a scuola.

She teaches maths at the school.

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How to remember insegnare

A teacher gives an insignia of knowledge - insegnare and 'insignia' share that 'insegn' root.

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Questions about insegnare

How do you pronounce insegnare?

Insegnare is een-seh-NYAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, and 'gn' makes the soft NY sound found in 'canyon'.

Is insegnare formal or casual?

insegnare is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is insegnare used in Italian?

insegnare is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Insegna matematica a scuola. (She teaches maths at the school.).

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