In lesson 6.1 mangiate is translated as 1st person singular but my verb book translates it as second person plural in either present indicative or imperative tenses. Am I missing something? Thank you.
2nd phrase in lesson 6.1

davidej
August 18, 2010

Maria-DiLorenzi
September 3, 2010
Ciao Davidej,
you are correct.
The verb "mangiate" is the conjugation of the verb "mangiare".
It can be translated as "you all eat" (2nd person plural) :
Example:
-voi mangiate la pasta = you all eat pasta
or as past participle in the passive form (plural)
-le carote sono state mangiate da Maria = the carrots have been eaten by Maria
In lesson 6.2 we translate the expression "mai mangiate" as "I have never tried that before" but it literally means "never eaten".
I hope this helps.
All the best for your Italian learning!
:)

davidej
September 8, 2010
Comprendo. Grazie.