need some help plz. :? When would i use sentire (to hear)and ascoltare(to listen) in a italian sentence?
to hear and to listen?
afunnykorean
August 11, 2010
Maria-DiLorenzi
August 19, 2010
Ciao afunnykorean,
The verb "ascoltare" means "to listen" (as to pay auditive attention" to something) while "sentire" is the translation of "to hear".
For example:
-Io ascolto la musica
(I listen to music)
-Ieri ho sentito gli uccelli cantare
(Yesterday I heard the birds singing)
I hope this helps !
:D
All the best for your Italian learning!
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