Presiedi

Presiedi is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Italian verb presiedere, meaning to preside or to chair a meeting, committee, or event. It is used when addressing someone directly who is acting as the chair or person in charge. For example: Tu presiedi la riunione ogni settimana. The infinitive is presiedere, and related nouns include presidenza (presidency) and presidente (president); preside is a separate word that can denote a school principal or chair in some contexts, though it is a different form.

Etymology and usage context: presiedere comes from Latin praesidēre, literally “to sit in front” or “to sit before,” reflecting the sense of overseeing or directing. In Italian, presiedere is used in formal or institutional settings, such as government sessions, corporate meetings, or academic boards. The form presiede (third person singular) is used to refer to someone other than the listener who presides, while presiedi refers specifically to the listener’s action.

Grammatical notes: presiedi adheres to the common -ere verb pattern for the second-person singular present. The verb as a whole is more common in formal language, with presiede and presiedere appearing in news reports, official documents, and procedural contexts.

See also: presidenza, presidente, presidenza della riunione, preside (as a noun for a principal), presiedere.