What does interessare in Italian mean?

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

The word interessare in Italian means interest, affect, involve, take an interest in, take care of, be in charge of. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word interessare

interest

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (allettare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'archeologia lo interessava molto da giovane.
He was very interested in archaeology when he was young.

affect

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (riguardare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La nuova legge interessa tutti.
The new law affects everyone.

involve

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (far partecipare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ho interessato Giorgio della questione.
I got Giorgio involved in the matter.

take an interest in

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (essere interessato a)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
L'avvocato si era interessato al mio caso dopo averlo letto sul giornale e mi ha contattato per offrirmi un consulto gratuito.
The lawyer took an interest in my case after reading about it in the paper and got in touch to offer me a free consultation.

take care of, be in charge of

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (occuparsi di)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Noi ci interessiamo dei clienti nazionali, mentre per quelli internazionali c'è un altro reparto.
We take care of domestic clients, while for international ones there is another department.

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