Grammar, spelling, and usage
Italian Verbs Sapere and Conoscere
The verbs sapere and conoscere both mean "to know," but have different implications. Sapere means "to know," "to be able to," or "to know how to." Take a look at these examples with the io form of sapere:
So la lezione. (I know the lesson.)
Conoscere means to know, to be acquainted with, or to make the acquaintance of:
Io conosco Francesca a casa di Giuseppe. (I met Francesca at Giuseppe's house.)
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So cantare. (I know how to sing; I am able to sing.)
Non conosciamo la città. (We don't know the city.)
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