compromettano

Compromettano is the third-person plural present subjunctive form of the Italian verb compromettere. It appears in subordinate clauses that express doubt, possibility, desire, necessity, or purpose, typically after verbs or expressions that require the subjunctive, or after conjunctions such as che, affinché, or affinché possa.

Conjugation notes: in the present subjunctive, the forms are: che comprometta, che comprometti, che comprometta; che compromettiamo, che compromettiate, che compromettano. The form compromettano is used specifically for the third person plural.

Uses and meaning: compromettere means to compromise, jeopardize, involve, or bind someone to a commitment. The subjunctive compromettano emphasizes uncertainty or hypothetical action by “they.” It is common in formal or written Italian and in contexts requiring cautious or deliberate expression of possibility or consequence. Examples: È possibile che compromettano i dati; Non è chiaro se compromettano la posizione negoziale; Vogliono che non compromettano la reputazione.

stylistic notes: Italian speakers often use the subjunctive in written language, legal or diplomatic contexts, and in subordinate clauses after verbs of wishing, doubting, or necessity. In everyday speech, the subjunctive has seen reduced use, and some speakers may prefer the indicative in certain constructions, though compromettano remains standard in proper subjunctive contexts.

Etymology and related forms: compromettare derives from the Latin compromittere, formed with a prefix com- and a root related to placing or committing someone to an obligation. Related terms include compromesso (compromise) and compromissione (compromise, breach).

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