Verbi

Verbi is the plural form of the Italian noun verbo, meaning verbs. In Italian grammar, verbi denotes the set of verb forms that encode tense, aspect, mood, voice, person, and number, and it is used when discussing conjugation and verbal paradigms. The singular is verbo; the plural verbi is formed by replacing the ending -o with -i, following standard patterns of Italian masculine nouns ending in -o.

Etymology and form: Verbi derives from the Latin verbum, meaning “word.” In Italian, the root verb has become verbo, and the plural verbi naturally follows the language’s pluralization rules. The term is common in dictionaries, grammars, and language-learning materials as the standard plural for verbs.

Usage: Verbi is frequently encountered in educational contexts, such as textbooks and grammar explanations. It appears in phrases like coniugare i verbi italiani (to conjugate the Italian verbs) or “verbi irregolari” (irregular verbs). The word acts as a general label for the class of words that carry predication in sentences.

Other notes: While primarily a grammatical term, verbi can also appear in headings, sample sentences, or instructional titles. It is not typically used as a proper noun in ordinary Italian prose.

See also: verbo, verbum, conjugation, parts of speech.