avvertite

Avvertite is a verb form in Italian that functions as the second-person plural present indicative of the verb avvertire, meaning to warn, inform, or notice. It is also the second-person plural imperative form of the same verb, used to give a direct instruction to a group. In both senses, the ending -ite marks the second-person plural subject, with the stem avvert-.

Etymology and meaning: avvertire derives from the Latin advertere, “to turn toward,” a development that gave Italian the sense of directing attention to something, thereby warning or informing someone about it. The present indicative form for voi is avvertite, while the other persons have distinct endings (io avverto, tu avverti, lui avverte, noi avvertiamo, loro avvertono).

Usage and grammar: As a present-tense form, avvertite can be used where the subject is “voi” (you all). It can express a simple present action or habitual warning, for example: “Voi avvertite i vicini del temporale” (You all warn the neighbors about the storm). As an imperative, avvertite instructs a group to warn or notify someone: “Avvertite subito il responsabile” (Warn the person in charge immediately). The form is typically followed by a direct object representing what is being warned or informed.

Related terms: avvertimento (warning or notice), avvertitore (warning device or person who warns), and the base verb avvertire. Avvertire has other conjugated forms across tenses and moods, which align with standard -ire verbs in Italian.

See also: avvertimento, avvertitore, avvertire.