What does pigliare in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word pigliare in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use pigliare in Italian.

The word pigliare in Italian means take, grab, get, pick, pluck, catch, catch, grasp, grab, catch on, take root, not know which way to turn, not know what to do, not know which way to turn, take for a ride, take the mick, trick into believing. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word pigliare

take, grab, get

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (informale (prendere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Non scordarti di pigliare le chiavi prima di uscire.
Don't forget to get the keys before going out.

pick, pluck, catch

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (cogliere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

catch, grasp, grab

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (informale (afferrare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cerca di pigliare la palla al volo.
Try to catch the ball in the air.

catch on, take root

verbo intransitivo (informale (attecchire)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La pianta di basilico non piglia se non l'annaffi.
The basil plant won't take root if you don't water it.

not know which way to turn, not know what to do

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

not know which way to turn

take for a ride, take the mick, trick into believing

(familiar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

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