Elenco Completo dei Verbi Stativi
Questo è un elenco completo di tutti i verbi stativi in inglese. I verbi stativi descrivono stati, condizioni o situazioni relativamente permanenti o immutabili. Non vengono solitamente usati nelle forme progressive.
I verbi contrassegnati con un asterisco (*) sono comunemente usati in modo errato nelle forme progressive nel linguaggio informale o nella pubblicità, anche se ciò è grammaticalmente scorretto.
* Comunemente usato in modo errato nella forma progressiva
Verbi Stativi Puri
| Verbo | Traduzione | Esempio Corretto | Esempio Scorretto |
|---|---|---|---|
| abhor | aborrire | I abhor violence. | ❌ I am abhorring violence. |
| accept | accettare | I accept your apology. | ❌ I am accepting your apology. |
| acknowledge | riconoscere | I acknowledge the problem. | ❌ I am acknowledging the problem. |
| adore | adorare | I adore chocolate cake. | ❌ I am adoring chocolate cake. |
| afford | permettersi | I can't afford a new car. | ❌ I am not affording a new car. |
| agree | essere d'accordo | I agree with your opinion. | ❌ I am agreeing with your opinion. |
| amaze | stupire | Your talent amazes me. | ❌ Your talent is amazing me. |
| appreciate | apprezzare | We appreciate your help. | ❌ We are appreciating your help. |
| approve | approvare | I approve of this plan. | ❌ I am approving of this plan. |
| astonish | sbalordire | The news astonishes me. | ❌ The news is astonishing me. |
| astound | stupefare | Your courage astounds me. | ❌ Your courage is astounding me. |
| befit | addirsi | This dress befits the occasion. | ❌ This dress is befitting the occasion. |
| believe | credere | I believe you. | ❌ I am believing you. |
| belong | appartenere | This book belongs to me. | ❌ This book is belonging to me. |
| beware | stare attento | Beware of the dog. | ❌ Be bewaring of the dog. |
| care | preoccuparsi | She cares about animals. | ❌ She is caring about animals. |
| comprehend | comprendere | I don't comprehend this. | ❌ I'm not comprehending this. |
| comprise | comprendere | The team comprises five members. | ❌ The team is comprising five members. |
| concern | riguardare | This problem concerns everyone. | ❌ This problem is concerning everyone. |
| consent | acconsentire | I consent to the plan. | ❌ I am consenting to the plan. |
| consist | consistere | Water consists of hydrogen and oxygen. | ❌ Water is consisting of hydrogen and oxygen. |
| contain | contenere | This bottle contains milk. | ❌ This bottle is containing milk. |
| convince | convincere | You convince me. | ❌ You are convincing me. |
| correspond | corrispondere | This corresponds to the facts. | ❌ This is corresponding to the facts. |
| cost | costare | The car costs £20,000. | ❌ The car is costing £20,000. |
| deem | ritenere | I deem this necessary. | ❌ I am deeming this necessary. |
| deny | negare | He denies the accusation. | ❌ He is denying the accusation. |
| depend | dipendere | It depends on the weather. | ❌ It is depending on the weather. |
| deserve | meritare | You deserve a break. | ❌ You are deserving a break. |
| desire | desiderare | I desire peace. | ❌ I am desiring peace. |
| despise | disprezzare | She despises dishonesty. | ❌ She is despising dishonesty. |
| detest | detestare | He detests lies. | ❌ He is detesting lies. |
| differ | differire | We differ in our opinions. | ❌ We are differing in our opinions. |
| disagree | non essere d'accordo | He disagrees with the plan. | ❌ He is disagreeing with the plan. |
| disapprove | disapprovare | I disapprove of smoking. | ❌ I am disapproving of smoking. |
| disbelieve | non credere | I disbelieve that claim. | ❌ I am disbelieving that claim. |
| dislike | non piacere | I dislike cold weather. | ❌ I am disliking cold weather. |
| displease | dispiacere | This news displeases me. | ❌ This news is displeasing me. |
| distrust | diffidare | They distrust politicians. | ❌ They are distrusting politicians. |
| doubt | dubitare | I doubt that story. | ❌ I am doubting that story. |
| dread | temere | I dread Mondays. | ❌ I am dreading Mondays. |
| envy | invidiare | She envies her sister's job. | ❌ She is envying her sister's job. |
| equal | uguagliare | Two plus two equals four. | ❌ Two plus two is equalling four. |
| equate | equiparare | Success equates to happiness. | ❌ Success is equating to happiness. |
| esteem | stimare | I esteem your opinion. | ❌ I am esteeming your opinion. |
| exist | esistere | Dinosaurs don't exist anymore. | ❌ Dinosaurs aren't existing anymore. |
| fancy | aver voglia di | I fancy a coffee. | ❌ I am fancying a coffee. |
| fear | temere | Many people fear spiders. | ❌ Many people are fearing spiders. |
| fit | andare bene | These shoes fit me well. | ❌ These shoes are fitting me well. |
| forget | dimenticare | I forget names easily. | ❌ I am forgetting names easily. |
| forgive | perdonare | I forgive you. | ❌ I am forgiving you. |
| grasp | afferrare | I grasp the concept. | ❌ I am grasping the concept. |
| guess | indovinare | I guess you're right. | ❌ I am guessing you're right. |
| hate | odiare | He hates waiting. | ❌ He is hating waiting. |
| hear | sentire | I hear music. | ❌ I am hearing music. |
| honor | onorare | We honor your request. | ❌ We are honoring your request. |
| imagine | immaginare | Can you imagine living on Mars? | ❌ Can you be imagining living on Mars? |
| imply | implicare | Your words imply doubt. | ❌ Your words are implying doubt. |
| impress | impressionare | Your work impresses me. | ❌ Your work is impressing me. |
| include | includere | The price includes breakfast. | ❌ The price is including breakfast. |
| indicate | indicare | This indicates a problem. | ❌ This is indicating a problem. |
| infer | dedurre | I infer from your tone. | ❌ I am inferring from your tone. |
| intend | intendere | I intend to help. | ❌ I am intending to help. |
| involve | coinvolgere | The job involves travel. | ❌ The job is involving travel. |
| justify | giustificare | Nothing justifies this. | ❌ Nothing is justifying this. |
| know | sapere/conoscere | I know your brother. | ❌ I am knowing your brother. |
| lack | mancare | They lack experience. | ❌ They are lacking experience. |
| like | piacere | She likes chocolate. | ❌ She is liking chocolate. |
| loathe | detestare | I loathe getting up early. | ❌ I am loathing getting up early. |
| love | amare | I love this song. | ❌ I am loving this song. |
| matter | importare | It doesn't matter. | ❌ It isn't mattering. |
| mean | significare | This word means 'big'. | ❌ This word is meaning 'big'. |
| measure | misurare | The room measures 5 metres. | ❌ The room is measuring 5 metres. |
| mind | dispiacere | I don't mind waiting. | ❌ I'm not minding waiting. |
| mistrust | diffidare | I mistrust his intentions. | ❌ I am mistrusting his intentions. |
| need | aver bisogno | I need help. | ❌ I am needing help. |
| neglect | trascurare | You neglect your duties. | ❌ You are neglecting your duties. |
| object | obiettare | I object to this idea. | ❌ I am objecting to this idea. |
| oppose | opporsi | I oppose this decision. | ❌ I am opposing this decision. |
| owe | dovere | He owes me £10. | ❌ He is owing me £10. |
| own | possedere | They own a house. | ❌ They are owning a house. |
| perceive | percepire | I perceive a problem. | ❌ I am perceiving a problem. |
| permit | permettere | The rules permit this. | ❌ The rules are permitting this. |
| please | piacere | This result pleases me. | ❌ This result is pleasing me. |
| possess | possedere | She possesses great talent. | ❌ She is possessing great talent. |
| prefer | preferire | I prefer tea to coffee. | ❌ I am preferring tea to coffee. |
| presume | presumere | I presume you're busy. | ❌ I am presuming you're busy. |
| presuppose | presupporre | This presupposes knowledge. | ❌ This is presupposing knowledge. |
| promise | promettere | I promise to help you. | ❌ I am promising to help you. |
| puzzle | - | This puzzles me. | ❌ This is puzzling me. |
| realise | rendersi conto | I realise my mistake. | ❌ I am realising my mistake. |
| recall | ricordare | I recall meeting you. | ❌ I am recalling meeting you. |
| reckon | - | I reckon it's true. | ❌ I am reckoning it's true. |
| recognise | riconoscere | I recognise that face. | ❌ I am recognising that face. |
| recollect | - | I recollect the event. | ❌ I am recollecting the event. |
| regret | rimpiangere | I regret my mistake. | ❌ I am regretting my mistake. |
| remember | ricordare | She remembers everything. | ❌ She is remembering everything. |
| repent | - | He repents his actions. | ❌ He is repenting his actions. |
| require | richiedere | This job requires skill. | ❌ This job is requiring skill. |
| resemble | assomigliare | You resemble your mother. | ❌ You are resembling your mother. |
| resist | resistere | I can't resist chocolate. | ❌ I can't be resisting chocolate. |
| respect | - | I respect your decision. | ❌ I am respecting your decision. |
| rue | - | She rues the day. | ❌ She is ruing the day. |
| satisfy | soddisfare | This answer satisfies me. | ❌ This answer is satisfying me. |
| savour | assaporare | I savour this moment. | ❌ I am savouring this moment. |
| seem | sembrare | He seems happy. | ❌ He is seeming happy. |
| signify | significare | This signifies change. | ❌ This is signifying change. |
| sound | sembrare | That sounds good. | ❌ That is sounding good. |
| suffice | bastare | One example suffices. | ❌ One example is sufficing. |
| suit | andare bene | This colour suits you. | ❌ This colour is suiting you. |
| suppose | supporre | I suppose you're right. | ❌ I am supposing you're right. |
| surprise | sorprendere | The news surprises me. | ❌ The news is surprising me. |
| suspect | sospettare | I suspect he's lying. | ❌ I am suspecting he's lying. |
| tolerate | - | I can't tolerate noise. | ❌ I can't be tolerating noise. |
| trust | fidarsi | I trust you completely. | ❌ I am trusting you completely. |
| understand | capire | I understand the problem. | ❌ I am understanding the problem. |
| value | valorizzare | I value your friendship. | ❌ I am valuing your friendship. |
| want | volere | We want pizza. | ❌ We are wanting pizza. |
| warrant | - | This warrants attention. | ❌ This is warranting attention. |
| weigh | pesare | The bag weighs 5 kilos. | ❌ The bag is weighing 5 kilos. |
| wish | desiderare | I wish I could fly. | ❌ I am wishing I could fly. |
Verbi Che Possono Essere Sia Stativi Che Dinamici
Questi verbi possono essere sia stativi che dinamici, a seconda del loro significato nella frase.
| Verbo | Uso Stativo (Stato) | Uso Dinamico (Azione) |
|---|---|---|
| appear | (sembrare) She appears confident. ❌ NOT: She is appearing confident. | (apparire su palco/schermo) She is appearing in a play tonight. ✓ |
| be | (essere - stato) He is tall. ❌ NOT: He is being tall. | (comportarsi) He's being very kind today. ✓ |
| feel | (sentire - emozione) I feel sad. ❌ NOT: I am feeling sad. | (toccare fisicamente) I'm feeling the fabric. ✓ |
| have | (possedere) She has a car. ❌ NOT: She is having a car. | (sperimentare/prendere) We're having lunch. ✓ / She's having a great time. ✓ |
| look | (avere l'aria) You look tired. ❌ NOT: You are looking tired. | (guardare attivamente) I'm looking for my keys. ✓ |
| miss | (vedere/capire) I miss you. ❌ NOT: I am missing you. | (incontrare/frequentare) You're missing the point. ✓ |
| see | (avere un odore) I see what you mean. ❌ NOT: I am seeing what you mean. | (annusare attivamente) I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow. ✓ / They're seeing each other. ✓ |
| smell | (avere un sapore) The flowers smell lovely. ❌ NOT: The flowers are smelling lovely. | (assaggiare attivamente) I'm smelling the soup. ✓ |
| taste | (avere un'opinione) This cake tastes delicious. ❌ NOT: This cake is tasting delicious. | (riflettere attivamente) The chef is tasting the sauce. ✓ |
| think | (avere un peso) I think you're right. ❌ NOT: I am thinking you're right. | (misurare) I'm thinking about my holiday. ✓ |
| weigh | (avere un peso) The box weighs 10 kilos. ❌ NOT: The box is weighing 10 kilos. | (misurare) The doctor is weighing the baby. ✓ |
Usi Errati Comuni
Anche se questi usi sono grammaticalmente scorretti, li sentirete spesso nel linguaggio informale, nel marketing e nell'uso moderno. Tuttavia, dovrebbero essere evitati nella scrittura formale e nei contesti accademici.
Ricorda: Sebbene tu possa sentire verbi stativi usati nelle forme progressive nel linguaggio casuale o nella pubblicità, è importante usarli correttamente nella scrittura formale, negli esami e nella comunicazione professionale.