neghiamo

Neghiamo is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb negare, meaning to deny, refuse, or repudiate. It is used by a speaker or group to state that a claim, accusation, or assertion is not true.

Grammatical notes: neghiamo belongs to the regular -are verb conjugation. The present indicative form for noi is the same as the present subjunctive form for noi in standard Italian, so context usually clarifies mood. It is commonly followed by di + infinitive (neghiamo di aver fatto qualcosa) or by che + clause (neghiamo che sia vero).

Usage patterns: neghiamo is used to deny actions or statements in discussions, press statements, legal or political discourse, and everyday conversation. Examples include "Neghiamo le accuse" (We deny the accusations) and "Neghiamo di aver ricevuto alcun aiuto" (We deny having received any help). It can also be paired with alternate verbs to express rejection of claims or responsibilities.

Relation to related terms: negare is the base verb; related nouns include negazione (denial) and negatore (denier, one who denies). The term contrasts with synonyms such as rifiutare (to refuse) and disconoscere (to disown or deny recognition), which carry slightly different nuances.

Etymology: negare derives from Latin negāre, meaning to deny. The form neghiamo reflects standard Italian morphology for the verb in the present tense.

See also: negare, negazione, disconoscere, rifiutare.