affittiate

Affittiate is a form of the Italian verb affittare. It is the second-person plural present indicative, corresponding to “you (all) rent.” It can also function as the imperative form for voi in commands, as in a directive to a group to rent something.

The verb affittare means to rent or lease. The related noun affitto denotes a rent or rental payment, while locazione is another noun used for lease agreements. Affittare is a transitive verb, typically used with a direct object describing the thing being rented. The subject performs the action, while the object is what is rented. For voi, the present indicative form is affittate; examples include voi affittate un appartamento, meaning “you (all) rent an apartment.” In other moods, forms differ: affitta (he/she rents) or affittano (they rent).

Usage notes: affittare is commonly used for real estate and other rental arrangements. In some contexts, especially for vehicles or equipment, noleggiare is also used as a synonym, though noleggiare is more typical for temporary rentals and loans. In formal contracts, terms such as locazione or locare may be preferred.

Example usages:

- Voi affittate un appartamento a studenti. = You (plural) rent an apartment to students.

- Affittate subito questa stanza? = Rent out this room immediately?

- L’amministratore affitta gli uffici alle startup. = The administrator rents the offices to startups.

See also: Affitto (noun), Locazione, Noleggio.