No. 91 in Italian
avere
"To have."
In a sentence
Ho un amico che vive in Italia.
I have a friend who lives in Italy.
Here, 'avere' is used to convey possession.
Hai bisogno di aiuto con l'esercizio?
Do you need help with the exercise?
In this sentence, 'avere' is used in an idiomatic expression 'avere bisogno' (to need).
Hanno freddo perché non indossano una giacca.
They are cold because they aren't wearing a jacket.
The word 'avere' is utilized here to describe a physical sensation ('avere freddo' - to be cold).
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