dipendiate

Dipendiate is the second-person plural present subjunctive form of the Italian verb dipendere, meaning to depend. It is used in subordinate clauses that require the subjunctive mood, often after expressions of doubt, possibility, desire, necessity, or emotion. In standard Italian, voi dipendiate occurs in formal or careful prose and after verbs or phrases that trigger the subjunctive, contrasting with the indicative voi dipendete, which states a straightforward assertion.

Etymology and form: Dipendere derives from Latin dependere, formed from de- plus pendere, “to hang from” or “to rely on.” The present subjunctive forms share a characteristic ending pattern, with voi taking dipendiate. This suffix is part of the regular paradigm for the second-person plural in the Italian subjunctive.

Usage and notes: The present subjunctive is more common in written Italian and in regions or contexts that favor strict adherence to classical grammar. In everyday speech, speakers often replace or avoid the subjunctive, using the indicative or alternative constructions. The form dipendiate signals a hypothetical or desired dependence rather than a simple, asserted fact.

Examples:

- È importante che voi dipendiate dall'esperienza. (It is important that you all depend on experience.)

- Spero che voi dipendiate dalle vostre risorse. (I hope that you all depend on your resources.)

See also: Dipendere, Congiuntivo (Subjunctive mood), Italian grammar.