know

sapere, conoscere

Avere informazioni su qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To have information about something in your mind.

• I know your name.
• She knew the answer immediately.
• Do you know what time it is?

Come si usa: know about something (Do you know about the new rules?); know + question word + clause (I know where she lives.)

Sinonimi: be aware of

Espressioni comuni: know the answer, know someone's name, know about something, know a secret

conoscere

Conoscere una persona perché l’hai incontrata, o un luogo perché ci sei stato.

In inglese semplice: To be familiar with a person or place because you have met them or been there.

• Do you know my sister?
• I've known him for years.
• She knows this city very well.

Sinonimi: be familiar with, be acquainted with

Espressioni comuni: know someone well, know the area, get to know someone

sapere, essere certo

Essere sicuri che qualcosa sia vero.

In inglese semplice: To be sure that something is true.

• I know you're right.
• He knew the plan would work.
• How do you know she's safe?

Come si usa: know that + clause (I know that she is telling the truth.)

Sinonimi: be certain, be sure

Contrari: doubt

Espressioni comuni: know for sure, know for certain, know something is true

sapere, capire, padroneggiare

Capire un argomento o saper fare qualcosa grazie allo studio o all’esperienza.

In inglese semplice: To understand a subject or be able to do something through learning or experience.

• I know how to cook.
• He knows several languages.
• Do you know how this machine works?

Come si usa: know how to do something (She knows how to repair bicycles.)

Sinonimi: understand, have mastered

Espressioni comuni: know how to swim, know your subject, know the rules, know your business

sai, eh

Si usa alla fine di una frase per ricordare qualcosa o richiamare l’attenzione su ciò che si è detto.

In inglese semplice: A word added at the end of a sentence to remind someone to pay attention to what you said.

• Be careful, know.
• You'll need your ticket, know.
• Don't leave the door open, know.

Sinonimi: you know

Espressioni comuni: be careful know, it's important know