riconosciamo

Riconosciamo is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb riconoscere, meaning to recognize, acknowledge, or identify. It can be used to state that recognition occurs, or as an exhortation inviting agreement or collective action, as seen in formal declarations or slogans.

Etymology and sense: The verb derives from Latin recognoscere, composed of re- (again, back) and cognoscere (to know). The sense includes acknowledging the truth of a statement, admitting faults, or identifying someone or something as genuine or belonging to a group.

Conjugation and form: Riconoscere is a regular -ere verb in the present tense. The forms are: io riconosco, tu riconosci, lui/lei riconosce, noi riconosciamo, voi riconoscete, loro riconoscono. The form riconosciamo is thus the first-person plural usage.

Usage and examples: Riconoscere is used across contexts such as asserting facts, acknowledging rights, or identifying individuals. Examples: “Riconosciamo i nostri errori.” (“We acknowledge our mistakes.”) “Dobbiamo riconoscere la dignità di ogni individuo.” (“We must recognize the dignity of every person.”) In rhetorical or collaborative contexts, riconosciamo can function as a call to collective recognition or action.

Related forms: The noun riconoscimento means recognition or acknowledgment, while riconoscibile is recognizable. The verb family also includes riconoscere (infinitive) and other conjugated forms for different subjects and tenses.