Italian Verb: **Andare**
Introduction
The verb "andare" means "to go" in Italian and is used to express movement or the act of going somewhere. It is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow the standard patterns.
Conjugation of Andare
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Io | vado |
| Tu | vai |
| Lui/Lei | va |
| Noi | andiamo |
| Voi | andate |
| Loro | vanno |
Examples in Sentences
- Io vado al mercato.
- I go to the market.
- Tu vai a scuola ogni giorno.
- You go to school every day.
- Lui va al lavoro in bicicletta.
- He goes to work by bicycle.
- Lei va al cinema con gli amici.
- She goes to the cinema with friends.
- Noi andiamo in vacanza domani.
- We are going on vacation tomorrow.
- Voi andate allo stadio stasera?
- Are you going to the stadium tonight?
- Loro vanno al ristorante ogni settimana.
- They go to the restaurant every week.
Common Phrases with Andare
- Andare a casa
- To go home
- Andare in macchina
- To go by car
- Andare a piedi
- To go on foot
- Andare in vacanza
- To go on vacation
- Andare al lavoro
- To go to work
Usage Tips
- "Andare" is often followed by prepositions like “a” (to) or “in” (in).
- Vado a Roma (I am going to Rome)
- Andiamo in Italia (We are going to Italy)
- Use "andare" to indicate the method of transportation:
- Vado in treno (I go by train)
- Vai in autobus (You go by bus)
Andare is an essential verb for discussing movement and travel in Italian. Its irregular conjugation makes it important to memorize each form.