rimanete

Rimanete is an Italian verb form meaning “you all stay” or “you all remain.” It is the second person plural present indicative form of the verb rimanere, and it can also function as the voi imperative, used to give a command to a group. In standard conjugation, the forms are: io rimango, tu rimani, lui/lei rimane, noi rimaniamo, voi rimanete, loro rimangono. The infinitive is rimanere, the past participle rimasto, and the gerund rimanendo.

Etymology and meaning: rimanere derives from Latin remanēre or remarēre, with the prefix re- or ri- evolving into the contemporary form. The core sense is to stay in a location, to remain in a state, or to persist in a condition or action.

Usage and nuance: rimanete is commonly used to indicate physical staying in a place or to keep a state or situation ongoing. It appears in instructions, dialogues, and descriptive prose. Examples include "Rimanete qui finché non torno" (Stay here until I return), "Rimanete calmi" (Stay calm), and "Rimanete aggiornati" (Stay updated). The imperative sense (voi) is identical in form to the present indicative, so the context clarifies whether the form is descriptive or a directive.

Related forms: rimanere in its various conjugations, rimasto as the past participle, and rimandare or restare as related verbs for similar meanings. The term is widely used in standard Italian, with similar expressions found across formal and informal registers.

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