inauguri

Inauguri is an Italian term that appears mainly as a verb form. It is the second-person singular present indicative of the verb inaugurare, meaning “you inaugurate.” It is used when addressing someone who is performing the act of inaugurating. For example: Tu inauguri il museo domani. The form is not typically used as a standalone noun.

The standard noun for the ceremonial opening of a building, event, or institution is inaugurazione; in plural, inaugurazioni, or more generally cerimonia di inaugurazione. The verb inaugurare conveys the sense of officially starting or opening something through a formal ceremony.

Etymology: inaugurare is derived from Latin inaugurare, formed from in- plus augurare, related to augur (the omen) through the historical sense of initiating an official or auspicious act. The modern Italian usage centers on commencing a project, a venue, or a term of office.

Usage notes: In contemporary Italian, inaugururi is primarily encountered as a grammatical form rather than as a noun. It can appear in direct speech or reported speech, where the subject is understood from context, but it is uncommon in everyday prose. For naming an event, speakers typically use inaugurazione or cerimonia di inaugurazione.

See also: inaugurazione, inaugurare, cerimonia di inaugurazione.