Credere – to believe

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Italian Verb Beliefs

Credere is one of the most common Italian verbs and is used much like its English equivalent: "to believe."

Credere = to believe, think

Generally speaking, credere is equivalent to "to believe, think."

Per esempio…

Mi credi?		Do you believe me?
Credo di aver vinto.		I think I won.

Credere in = to believe in

Credere in indicates a belief in the truth, existence, or effectiveness of someone/something.

Per esempio…

Lei crede ancora in Babbo Natale.		She still believes in Santa Claus.
Credo nei benefici della meditazione.		I believe in the benefits of meditation.
Crede in suo padre.		He believes in his father (that he will show up).
Credo in questa strategia.		I believe in this strategy (it’s smart and I think it will work).

Credere che = to believe/think that

Credere che is followed by the subjunctive (lesson coming soon).

Per esempio…

Credo che abbia un lavoro.		I think (that) it’s necessary.
Credi che sia vero?		Do you think it’s true?

Expressions with credere

Credo dì sì.		I think so.
Non credo.		I don’t think so.
Non ci credo.		I can’t believe it.
Non ti credere.		Don’t be so sure (about that).
Fai come credi.		Do as you wish.

Credere present tense conjugations

Credere is a regular –ere verb:

io	credo		noi	crediamo
tu	credi		voi	credete
lui, lei	crede		loro	credono

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• Regular –ere verbs
• Top 11 irregular verbs
• Verb tables
   

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