andare
/anˈda.re/
The Italian phrase for "to go" is andare.
Meaning: served in a takeout container (adj)
Which one should you use?
andare is the standard verb for "to go." In contrast, partire technically means "to leave" or "to depart," but it is often used informally to mean "to go."
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /anˈda.re/.
Did you know?
- The phrase andare a ruba literally means 'to go to steal' but is actually used to describe a product that is selling out very quickly.
- While andare is the verb for 'to go', Italians typically use the phrase da asporto when ordering food 'to go'. You will rarely hear andare used as an adjective for takeout containers.
- The verb andare behaves like a complete stranger to its own past, as it is built from a different root than its historical relatives.
Examples in context
- È ora di andare.It's time to go.This sentence shows how to state that it is time for a movement to occur using andare.Tatoeba #3807747 by Guybrush88, translation #266757 by CK
- Vuoi andare o no?Do you want to go or not?This sentence is a way to ask a person if they want to go using andare.Tatoeba #4824459 by Guybrush88, translation #3413237 by CK
- Ho paura ad andare.I am afraid to go.This sentence expresses a feeling of fear regarding the act of going using andare.Tatoeba #612773 by Guybrush88, translation #257416 by CK
- Devo andare a fare la spesa.I have to go grocery shopping.
- Dovrebbe spostarsi di là, per favore.You should move over there, please.
- Non posso spostarmi da sola.I can't go by myself.
- Devo andare a comprare il pane.I have to go buy bread.
- Vado al cinema stasera.I'm going to the cinema tonight.
- Parto per Roma domani.I'm leaving for Rome tomorrow.
- Viene con noi o parte?Are you coming with us or going?
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Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are ordering coffee at a cafe.
- GiuliaVuoi un caffè da bere qui o da andare?Do you want a coffee to drink here or to go?
- MatteoPreferisco prenderlo da andare, grazie.I prefer to take it to go, thanks.
- GiuliaVa bene, chiedo un bicchiere da andare.Alright, I'll ask for a to-go cup.
- MatteoPerfetto, così possiamo uscire subito.Perfect, that way we can leave right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry andare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries andare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
