iscriverei

Iscriverei is an Italian verb form that appears in two related but distinct senses. It is the present conditional first-person singular of the transitive verb iscrivere, meaning “I would enroll (someone).” It is also the present conditional first-person singular of the pronominal verb iscriversi (to enroll/register oneself), when used with the reflexive pronoun mi, as in Mi iscriverei al corso. The standard conditional endings for -ere verbs yield io iscriverei, tu iscrivresti, lui/lei iscriverebbe, noi iscriviremmo, voi iscriveste, loro iscriverebbero.

Usage and nuance: Iscriverei expresses a hypothetical action or a polite suggestion rather than a definite plan. In everyday speech it is common in conditional clauses or in advice, for example: “Se avessi tempo, iscriverei mio fratello a quel corso.” When referring to enrolling oneself, one would typically say “Mi iscriverei al corso” to convey willingness under a condition.

Etymology and related forms: Iscriverei derives from iscrivere, which comes from Latin inscribere (to inscribe). The verb iscrivere shares its semantic field with inscribere, extending from the notion of inscribing to the broader idea of enrolling or registering in an organization, course, or list. Related forms include iscrivere (to enroll/register), iscriversi (to enroll/register oneself), and iscrizione (enrollment/registration).

See also: iscrivere, iscriversi, iscrizione.