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How do you say "to shoot" in Italian?
tirare
In Italian, "to shoot" is tirare.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ti-RAH-reh. Same pronunciation as to throw.
Grammar notes
Tirare is a regular -are verb. Past participle is tirato. Context determines whether it means to throw or shoot.
Example sentence
Loro tirano al bersaglio.
They shoot at the target.
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How to remember tirare
Tirare is the same verb as 'to throw'. When shooting a gun, you are pulling or 'tirare' the trigger.
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Questions about tirare
How do you say "to shoot" in Italian?
In Italian, "to shoot" is tirare. It is a noun.
How is tirare written in Italian?
tirare is written using the standard Italian script.
How is tirare used in a sentence?
Use tirare as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Loro tirano al bersaglio. (They shoot at the target.).
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