informati

Informati is a word in the Italian language. It serves as the second-person singular reflexive imperative form of the verb informarsi, meaning to inform oneself or to become informed. When used as an imperative, informati translates to “inform yourself” or “get informed.” It is commonly found in advisories, guidelines, or educational materials addressed to a single listener.

Example: Informati prima di prendere una decisione. Translation: Inform yourself before making a decision.

Etymology and related forms: The verb informarsi derives from informare, which comes from Latin informare “to form, shape; to inform.” The noun informazione means information; the adjective form informativo relates to information. Other related words include informato (past participle: informed) and informatore (informant, reporter).

Usage notes: Informati is distinct from the non-reflexive forms informare or informazione, which refer to the act of informing others or to information as a concept. In many contexts, the imperative plural would be informatevi for “inform yourselves.” The term thus functions primarily as a directive phrase rather than a standalone noun or concept.