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to know
01
sapere, conoscere
to have some information about something
Transitive: to know sth | to know that
Esempi
He knows how to play the piano.
Lui sa suonare il piano.
1.1
essere sicuro
to be completely certain about something
Transitive: to know that
Esempi
She knew something was wrong when she saw the empty cookie jar.
Lei sapeva che qualcosa non andava quando vide il barattolo dei biscotti vuoto.
02
conoscere, sapere
to be acquainted or familiar with a person, thing, place, etc.
Transitive: to know sb/sth
Esempi
She knows the city like the back of her hand, having lived there for years.
Lei conosce la città come il palmo della sua mano, avendoci vissuto per anni.
2.1
sapere, conoscere
to have learned something such as a skill and be able to use it
Transitive: to know how to do something
Esempi
She knows how to speak French, and loves to practice with native speakers.
Lei sa parlare francese e ama praticare con madrelingua.
2.2
conoscere, sapere
to have experience of something, especially a certain feeling or situation
Transitive: to know sth
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth to do sth
Esempi
They 've never known the weather to be so unpredictable this time of year, it's been raining on and off for weeks.
Non hanno mai conosciuto un tempo così imprevedibile in questo periodo dell'anno, piove a intermittenza da settimane.
2.3
conoscere, sapere
to perceive someone or something as a person or thing with particular qualities
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth as sb/sth
Esempi
They know the mountain as a challenging and rewarding hike with breathtaking views.
Loro conoscono la montagna come un'escursione impegnativa e gratificante con viste mozzafiato.
2.4
riconoscere, identificare
to recognize or identify someone or something as different from others
Transitive: to know sb/sth
Esempi
I know that tree from the distinctive shape of its leaves.
Riconosco quell'albero dalla forma distintiva delle sue foglie.
2.5
riconoscere, identificare
to be able to identify a particular person or thing
Transitive: to know sth
Esempi
I could n't see her face in the dark, but I knew it was my sister from her laugh.
Non riuscivo a vedere il suo volto al buio, ma sapevo che era mia sorella dalla sua risata.
2.6
conoscere, sapere
to use a specific title or name for people or things
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth as sb/sth
Esempi
John Allen Hendrix was better known by his stage name ' Jimi' Hendrix.
John Allen Hendrix era meglio conosciuto con il suo nome d'arte 'Jimi' Hendrix.
03
conoscere, scopare
to have sex with someone
Transitive: to know sb
Esempi
Tom knew Susan in the shower.
Tom conosceva Susan nella doccia.
Albero Lessicale
knowable
knower
knowing
know
