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How do you say "to return (put back)" in Italian?
restituire
In Italian, "to return (put back)" is restituire.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced res-ti-too-EE-reh. The stress is on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Restituire is a regular -ire verb. Past participle is restituito. It means to give back or return.
Example sentence
Io restituisco il libro.
I return the book.
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How to remember restituire
Restituire starts with 'resti', and you return things to their resting place.
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Questions about restituire
How do you say "to return (put back)" in Italian?
In Italian, "to return (put back)" is restituire. It is a noun.
How is restituire written in Italian?
restituire is written using the standard Italian script.
How is restituire used in a sentence?
Use restituire as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Io restituisco il libro. (I return the book.).
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