ignoriamo

Ignoriamo is a form of the Italian verb ignorare, which translates literally to “to ignore” or “to be unaware.” The word appears as the first-person plural present indicative, so it means “we ignore” or “we are unaware,” depending on context. Italian verbs are declined for person and number, and ignorare follows a regular pattern for the –are conjugation: io ignoro, tu ignori, lui/lei ignora, noi ignoriamo, voi ignorate, loro ignorano.

The verb can be used in both literal and figurative ways. In a literal sense it denotes deliberate disregard, such as “Ignoriamo la proposta perché vaga.” In a figurative sense it signals lack of knowledge, as in “Ignoriamo i dettagli tecnici del progetto.” Italian grammar often pairs ignorare with indirect object pronouns or prepositional phrases: “Non ignoriamo la tua preoccupazione” or “Ignoriamo il commento di Marco.” Reflexive usage is possible: “Si ignoria il problema” meaning “One ignores the problem.”

Etymologically, ignorare comes from the Latin ignorāre, meaning “to be ignorant.” The cognate form in many Romance languages retains the same sense, evident in English derivatives like ignore. While ignoriamo can appear in everyday speech, it is more common in written contexts where nuance or formality is required. The phrase is distinct from giorni di “non sapere” (not knowing), which uses sapere, but both contribute to the broader Italian discourse on knowledge and neglect.

Word usage tends to be more formal; in spoken Italian speakers might instead say “Non capiamo” when referring to lack of understanding, reserving ignoriamo for intentional disregard or for more literary contexts. This subtle distinction influences choice of verb in both conversation and written Italian.