chiacchieriamo

Chiacchieriamo is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb chiacchierare, meaning to chat, to talk informally, or to gossip. In addition to a straightforward statement of action (“we chat”), it is commonly used as an invitation: “Chiacchieriamo?” or “Chiacchieriamo un po’.”

Etymology: The verb derives from chiacchiera, a noun for chatter or gossip, whose precise origin is uncertain but is linked to the idea of informal talk. The related noun chiacchiera and the plural chiacchiere denote chatter; the plural also names a type of pastry in some regions (chiacchiere), though that pastry is etymologically connected by the same root.

Usage: In everyday Italian, chiacchieriamo appears in conversations to indicate ongoing talk or to propose a chat about a topic. It interacts with idiomatic expressions such as fare due chiacchiere (to have a couple of chats) or chiacchierare in general. It is informal and mostly used in spoken language among friends and colleagues. For example, one might say, “Chiacchieriamo un po’ di quel nuovo progetto,” or simply, “Chiacchieriamo un attimo.”

See also: Related terms include chiacchiera (n. chatter) and the idiom fare due chiacchiere (to have a quick chat). The expression shares its root with chiacchiere, the common concept of light, informal talk, and with the regional pastry chiacchiere in some Italian cuisines.