affermati

Affermati is a form in Italian that can function as more than one part of speech depending on the context. It is the masculine plural adjective affermato, meaning established, confirmed, or recognized, and it can modify masculine plural nouns, as in "professionisti affermati" (established professionals) or "imprenditori affermati." The feminine plural is affermate. The term derives from the verb affermare (to affirm, to establish) and shares its root with Latin affirmare, from firmus meaning firm.

In addition, affermati is the second-person singular imperative of the reflexive verb affermarsi (to assert oneself, to become established). Used as a directive, it means "stand firm" or "assert yourself." For plural address, the corresponding form is "Affermatevi." This imperative usage is common in motivational or exhortative speech and can appear in both spoken and written language.

In contemporary usage, affermati often conveys credibility, recognition, or self-assertion. It can describe individuals or groups that have gained standing or influence, as in "un gruppo di affermati studiosi," meaning a group of established scholars. It may also appear in everyday language to encourage resilience or confidence in a challenging situation.

Notes on related forms: affermare (to affirm, to establish), affermazione (affirmation), and affermazioni are closely linked in meaning. The term can appear in formal writing and journalism when noting the status or credibility of people, institutions, or ideas.