gettare
Gettare is an Italian verb of the first conjugation (-are). It means to throw or cast something from one place to another, and can also imply discarding or throwing away an object. The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object. It is used in both literal and figurative senses, for example to cast a light or to cast a glance, and in idioms such as to give up a plan.
Etymology and related forms: Gettare derives from Latin iacere, the same root that underlies many Romance verbs
Common uses and constructions:
- Physical throwing: gettare qualcosa significa lanciare o proiettare un oggetto.
- Discarding: gettare via, gettare nella spazzatura = to throw away.
- Figurative uses: gettare uno sguardo = to cast a glance; gettare la spugna = to throw in the
- Net or line actions: gettare la rete = to cast a net.
Conjugation (regular -are verb, examples in common forms):
- Present: io getto, tu getti, lui/lei getta, noi gettiamo, voi gettate, loro gettano
- Passato prossimo: ho gettato
- Imperfetto: gettavo, gettavi, gettava, gettavamo, gettavate, gettavano