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ridare

to give back

verb ree-DAH-reh Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

to return

Usage Note

Ridare is a compound of ri- (again) + dare (to give), meaning to give something back or to give again. It is conjugated irregularly like dare: ridò, ridai, etc. Uses avere as auxiliary. Do not confuse with restituire, which is more formal and specifically means to return/restore.

Examples

"Ti ridò il libro domani."

Natural Translation

I'll give you back the book tomorrow.

Literal Translation

To-you I-give-back the book tomorrow.

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