fuggiate

Fuggiate is a verb form in the Italian language. It is not a standalone lexical item on its own, but the second-person plural present subjunctive form of the verb fuggire, meaning “to flee” or “to escape.” The corresponding present subjunctive forms are used in subordinate clauses introduced by verbs of desire, doubt, necessity, or emotion, or after conjunctions such as che.

Etymology and related forms: fuggire comes from Latin fugere, meaning to run away or to flee. In Italian, the verb is irregular in some tenses, but the present subjunctive follows the typical endings for -ire verbs, yielding fuggiate for voi. Other common forms include fugo, fuggiamo, fuggite, and fuggiano, depending on person and tense.

Usage and examples: In modern Italian, the present subjunctive mood is often used in formal or literary contexts. An example with fuggiate is: Credo che voi fuggiate da quel pericolo. Here, the clause expresses a hypothetical or desired action. Another example: Sia necessario che voi fuggiate immediatamente. The form appears only in contexts requiring the subjunctive, as opposed to the indicative voi fuggite.

Notes: fuggiate does not function as a noun, proper name, or separate term in standard Italian; its meaning and usage derive from the verb fuggire. In everyday speech, speakers may prefer other constructions or tenses, but fuggiate remains correct in appropriate subordinate clauses. For reference, see also fuggire and the broader Italian subjunctive mood.