modernizziamo

Modernizziamo is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb modernizzare, meaning to modernize. It can also function hortatively as a suggestion or call to action, roughly equivalent to “let’s modernize” in English. The form is commonly used in everyday speech, journalism, and public discourse to express collective action toward updating systems, practices, or infrastructures.

Etymology and grammar: modernizzare comes from the adjective moderno (modern) with the productive Italian suffix -izzare, used to form verbs. The present tense for noi follows the regular -are verb pattern, yielding modernizziamo. The verb has a full set of related forms, including modernizzo (I modernize), modernizzi (you formal), modernizza (he/she modernizes), and passato prossimo modernizzato (modernized). The gerund is modernizzando, and the participle is modernizzato. In sentences, modernizziamo typically denotes ongoing or proposed action by a group.

Usage and contexts: The phrase appears in political, administrative, and corporate contexts to signal a commitment to modernization. It is frequent in slogans, policy briefs, and public campaigns, where leaders invite citizens or colleagues to join a modernization effort. Examples include statements like “Modernizziamo la pubblica amministrazione” or “Modernizziamo le infrastrutture,” used to emphasize collective initiative rather than individual action.

Translations and nuance: In English, modernizziamo can be rendered as “we modernize” or “let’s modernize,” depending on context. The form emphasizes collaboration and forward-looking change, and its tone can range from formal policy language to informal exhortation.

See also: modernizzazione (modernization), modernizzare (to modernize), Italian verb conjugation patterns.