Italian · Common Verbs
capire
to understand
Beginnerverb
Definition
To perceive the meaning of something; to comprehend.
Example
Non capisco perché sei arrabbiato.
I don't understand why you are angry.
Etymology
'Capire' derives from the Latin 'capīre', meaning 'to seize' or 'to grasp', which reflects its contemporary meaning of understanding.
How & Where It’s Used
'Capire' is prevalent in both spoken and written Italian, used across various registers when discussing comprehension or interpretation.