devi credere

you must believe

→ dovere
phrase Uncommon #10,029
you must believe The informal singular form of “dovere credere.” Depending on the context, it can mean “you have to believe.” Pronouns can be attached to or placed around the verb, as in “devi crederci” (you must believe it) or “devi credermi” (you must believe me).
IT: Devi credere a quello che ti sto dicendo.
EN: You must believe what I’m telling you.

Frank, mi devi credere.

Frank, you have to believe me.

— Prova a prendermi (2002)

Dato che devi credere in una cosa ma hai due scelte, devi scegliere.

Since you have to believe in something but have two choices, you have to choose.

— Anatomia di una caduta (2023)

Devi credere a noi!

You have to believe us!

— The Witch (2016)

Devi credere, ragazzo!

You gotta believe, boy!

— Indiana Jones e l'ultima crociata (1989)

Mi devi credere.

You have to believe me.

— Trappola di cristallo (1988)

Sono d'accordo, non gli devi credere.

I agree, you shouldn’t believe him.

— La sfida del samurai (1961)

Ma non ci devi credere.

But you don't have to believe it.

— Vivere (1952)

Devi credere in te stesso.

You have to believe in yourself.