andare
Vado al supermercato.
I'm going to the supermarket.
To move from one place to another; to travel or proceed to a destination.
Andiamo al cinema stasera?
Are we going to the cinema tonight?
Devo andare a lavoro.
I have to go to work.
Commonly used with prepositions like 'a' (to), 'in' (into), or 'da' (from).
To function or operate (often used with 'bene' or 'male').
La macchina va bene.
The car is running well.
Va tutto bene?
Is everything okay?
This usage is common in informal contexts.
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Pro Tip
Common Uses
'Andare' is often used with prepositions to indicate direction or purpose.
Gold Rule
Conjugation
Remember that 'andare' is irregular in the present tense (vado, vai, va, andiamo, etc.).
Word Origin
From Latin 'andare', from 'ambitare' (to walk around).
Usage Notes
One of the most common Italian verbs, often used with reflexive pronouns (e.g., 'andarsene' to leave).