lamentiamo

Lamentiamo is a conjugated form of the Italian verb lamentare. It is the first-person plural present indicative, used to express that “we lament” or “we are lamenting.” In many contexts, the same spelling also appears as the first-person plural form of the present subjunctive, though its interpretation depends on the sentence mood and structure. The word belongs to the regular -are verb class in Italian.

Etymology and meaning

The verb lamentare derives from the noun lamento, meaning lament or wail, which in turn traces to Latin lamentum. The core sense is to express sorrow, complaint, or mourning about a person, situation, or event. As a result, lamentiamo is commonly used when a group voices discontent or sorrow about something perceived as unfortunate or unjust.

Usage and examples

Lamentiamo is used in everyday Italian as well as in literary or formal writing to convey collective emotion or critique. Example: Noi lamentiamo la mancanza di risorse per i progetti educativi. In a more literary register, it may appear within verse or prose to emphasize communal grief or protest.

Relation to related terms

Related forms include lamento (a noun meaning “lament”) and lamentare (the verb “to lament”). The noun lamento is also used in literature and discourse to denote a lamentation or a poem expressing sorrow. While lamentiamo is a standard present-tense form, its presence signals a shared or collective act of lamenting.

See also

Lamento, Lamentare, Lamentazione.