Is "sapere" a regular or irregular verb?

"Sapere" is an irregular verb in Italian.

What is the primary meaning of "sapere"?

The primary meaning of "sapere" is "to know."

What is the past participle of "sapere"?

The past participle of "sapere" is "saputo."

Can "sapere" be used to express ability?

Yes, when followed by an infinitive verb, "sapere" means "can." For example, "Non so nuotare" means "I can't swim."

What does "mi sa che..." mean?

Mi sa che..." means "I think that..." and is used to express something you are not entirely sure about and/or something you are thinking about doing. It's a colloquial expression.

What does "sapere di" mean?

"Sapere di" means "to taste like" or "to smell like." For example, "Questo vino sa di tappo" means "This wine tastes corked."

Italian Grammar Bank

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Grammar Point	Pattern	Example
How to use the verb "Sapere"	-	Non so nuotare
Essere vs Stare conjugations	Ci + Essere; Stare + Per	C'é qualcosa di strano; Sta per piovere
Comparative & superlative adjectives	A + Essere + Adj + Come + B	Sono alta come te; Lui è bellissimo