Italian Word · Intermediate
servire
to serve / to be useful / to need
Pronunciation: ser-VEE-reh
Meaning
To perform duties or services for; also, to be necessary or useful for a particular purpose.
Example
Questo strumento mi serve per il lavoro. Ti serve aiuto?
This tool is useful for my work. Do you need help?
Practice tips
- Practice servire out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for intermediate-level learners.