aggiustavi

Aggiustavi is the second-person singular imperfect indicative form of the Italian verb aggiustare, meaning to fix, adjust, or repair. In standard Italian, this form expresses an ongoing or habitual action in the past when addressing someone informally (tu).

Form and usage context: The imperfect tense describes actions that were repeated or ongoing in the past, or sets a scene. Conjugation in the imperfect indicative includes: io aggiustavo, tu aggiustavi, lui/lei aggiustava, noi aggiustavamo, voi aggiustavate, loro aggiustavano. Aggiustare is a transitive verb and commonly takes a direct object, as in “aggiustare qualcosa” (to fix something).

Etymology and meaning: Aggiustare is formed from the prefix ad- plus giustare, a verb connected with making something right or proper. The sense of improving, correcting, or setting something to correct condition is central to its meaning, and aggiustavi reflects the past habitual or progressive aspect of that action when directed at you.

Usage notes: Aggiustavi can appear in narratives, dialogues, or descriptions to indicate what you were doing regularly or what you used to do in the past. It is used in standard Italian across regions, though spoken registers may vary in frequency or fluency.

Example: Tu aggiustavi spesso i giocattoli da bambino, finché non si rompevano definitivamente. Translation: You used to fix toys often, until they broke for good.

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