Italian Word of the Day
aiutare
/ai-u-TA-re/ • verb (transitive) — 1st of May, 2026
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Meaning: to help; to assist
Examples
- Puoi aiutarmi con i compiti stasera?
(Can you help me with my homework tonight?) - L'infermiera aiuta i pazienti ogni giorno.
(The nurse helps the patients every day.) - Mi ha aiutato a superare la paura.
(He/she helped me overcome the fear.)
Synonyms
- assistere
- dare una mano
- sostenere
Aiutare is a common transitive verb used to indicate giving help to someone or helping someone do something. Use 'aiutare qualcuno' (help someone) or 'aiutare a + infinitive' (help to do something). In informal speech Italians also say 'dare una mano.' For polite requests use 'Puoi aiutarmi?' or the formal 'Mi può aiutare?'
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