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How do you say "to turn (an object)" in Italian?
girare
In Italian, "to turn (an object)" is girare.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ji-RAH-reh. The 'g' before 'i' sounds soft like 'j'.
Grammar notes
Girare is a regular -are verb. Past participle is girato. It means to turn, rotate, or spin.
Example sentence
Io giro la maniglia.
I turn the handle.
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How to remember girare
Girare sounds like 'gear', and you turn gears.
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Questions about girare
How do you say "to turn (an object)" in Italian?
In Italian, "to turn (an object)" is girare. It is a noun.
How is girare written in Italian?
girare is written using the standard Italian script.
How is girare used in a sentence?
Use girare as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Io giro la maniglia. (I turn the handle.).
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