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A1 — Beginnerverb

sapere

to know (facts/information/skills)

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

essere a conoscenza diessere informato sucapirerendersi conto

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

ignorarenon sapereessere all'oscuro disconoscere

Usage note

Critical distinction: 'sapere' = to know facts/skills ('So parlare italiano'). 'Conoscere' = to know people/places ('Conosco Roma').

Example

"Sai dove si trova la stazione?"

"Do you know where the station is?"

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