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Ho dato

I gave

Language note: Example of the passato prossimo tense.

Culture note: Italians often recount personal experiences using the perfect tense.

Context: Negotiator shares more detail: 'I gave,'

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[oh]

I have

First person singular present of 'avere', used to form the perfect tense.

Ho dato il libro a lui.

I have given the book to him.

dato

[DAH-toh]

given

Past participle of 'dare', meaning 'to give'.

Ho dato un abbraccio a mio padre.

I have given a hug to my father.

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