Offrire is a regular –ire verb, so it follows the usual conjugation pattern. It’s common for Italians to say “offro io” (or “it’s on me”) when picking up the tab for a coffee or meal for friends or family. It’s a sign of affection, gratitude and respect. Learning how to conjugate offrire will allow you to return the favor and learn how to incorporate this verb into your conversations.
Offrire Conjugation in Italian
Offrire Presente Conjugation:
Italian
English
io
Offro
I offer
tu
Offri
You offer
lui/lei
Offre
He/she/it/formal offers
noi
Offriamo
We offer
voi
Offrite
You all offer
loro
Offrono
They offer
Offrire Presente Examples
Ti offro una fetta di torta = I offer you a slice of cake
Offriamo il nostro aiuto = We offer our help
Lei offre sempre un sorriso = she always offers a smile
Offrire Passato Prossimo Conjugation
Italian
English
io
Ho Offerto
I offered
tu
Hai Offerto
You offered
lui/lei
Ha Offerto
He/she/it/formal offered
noi
Abbiamo Offerto
We offered
voi
Avete Offerto
You all offered
loro
Hanno Offerto
They offered
Offrire Passato Prossimo Examples
Hai offerto il tuo aiuto? = Have you offered your help?
Hanno offerto di portarci in macchina. = They offered to give us a lift.
Ha offerto di cucinare la cena stasera. = He offered to cook dinner tonight.
Offrire Futuro Semplice Conjugation:
Italian
English
io
Offrirò
I will offer
tu
Offrirai
You will offer
lui/lei
Offrirà
He/she/it/formal will offer
noi
Offriremo
We will offer
voi
Offrirete
You all will offer
loro
Offriranno
They will offer
Offrire Futuro Semplice Examples
Offrirete dei regali ai vostri amici? = Will you all give gifts to your friends?
Offriremo il nostro appoggio = We will offer our support
Offrirà il suo aiuto = He will offer his help
Offrire Imperfetto Conjugation:
Italian
English
io
Offrivo
I was offering
tu
Offrivi
You were offering
lui/lei
Offriva
He/she/it/formal was offering
noi
Offrivamo
We were offering
voi
Offrivate
You all were offering
loro
Offrivano
They were offering
Offrire Imperfetto Examples
Loro offrivano sempre una mano = They always offered a helping hand
Voi offrivate sempre la vostra compagnia = You all offered your company (presence)
Mio nonno mi offriva sempre una fetta di torta = My grandfather always offered me a slice of cake
