ricadevano

Ricadevano is the imperfect indicative form of the Italian verb ricadere. It is used with third-person plural subjects and describes actions or situations that used to occur repeatedly in the past. The verb ricadere means “to fall back,” “to relapse,” or “to fall again,” both in literal and metaphorical senses.

Etymology and meaning: ricadere is formed from the verb cadere, with the prefix re- indicating repetition or return. The sense of recurrence makes ricadere common in narratives, journalism, and formal writing when describing repeated consequences, cycles, or relapses.

Grammatical notes: ricadevano is a regular -ere verb in the imperfect tense. The full imperfect paradigm for this verb is: io ricadevo, tu ricadevi, lui/lei ricadeva, noi ricadevamo, voi ricadevate, loro ricadevano. This form conveys ongoing or habitual past action and is often used to set the backdrop in descriptions of past events.

Usage examples: In past contexts, ricadevano is used to indicate that responsibility, costs, or effects repeatedly fell on a person or group. Example sentences include: Le responsabilità ricadevano sui vertici dell’azienda. I costi ricadevano sui consumatori. In a broader sense, the expression ricadere su is used transitively to indicate where the burden or blame falls.

See also: The related verb ricadere is used in various idioms and constructions, including ricadere su, to indicate the locus of impact or blame. The imperfect form ricadevano helps convey a sense of ongoing recurrence in past narratives.