discutiamo

Discutiamo is an Italian term that functions primarily as the first-person plural form of the verb discutere, meaning “we discuss.” In everyday Italian, it is used to describe the act of discussing or debating a topic. The same form can appear as an exhortation in spoken language, especially in informal contexts, where it serves as an invitation: "Discutiamo!" translates to "Let's discuss!"

Etymology and grammar notes: The verb discutere comes from Latin discutere, a compound built with dis- (apart, in different directions) and a root related to cutis or quare indicating examination or shaking apart. The noun discussione, derived from the same verb, means “a discussion.” The form discutiamo is limited to the present indicative for "we," but the phrase can function as a prompt in both spoken and written Italian to indicate collaborative inquiry.

Usage and context: In Italian prose and journalism, discutiamo may appear as part of direct speech or as a title to signal a collaborative examination of a topic. It is commonly used in academic, media, and civic contexts to frame a dialogue rather than to assert a conclusion. While not a fixed proper noun, the word can appear in program names, podcasts, or articles that seek to engage an audience in discussion about ethics, politics, culture, or science.

See also: Italian verbs, discussione, discutere, Italian language usage.