avere

Definitions

1. 1

   To possess or own something

   “Ho una macchina nuova parcheggiata davanti a casa.”

   I have a new car parked in front of the house.

2. 2

   Used as an auxiliary verb to form the present perfect (passato prossimo) with most verbs

   “Ho mangiato la pizza con i miei amici ieri.”

   I ate pizza with my friends yesterday.

3. 3

   To express age (with 'anni')

   “Ho trent'anni e vivo a Roma.”

   I am thirty years old and I live in Rome.

4. 4

   To feel or experience a physical/emotional state (with nouns like fame, sete, paura)

   “Ho molta fame, andiamo subito a mangiare.”

   I am very hungry, let's go eat right away.

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