ripongono

Ripongono is a form of the Italian verb riporre. It is the third-person plural present indicative, used when the subject (they) performs the action of putting something back or storing it. The verb conveys returning an object to its proper place or saving it for future use.

Etymology and meaning: riporre comes from the Latin reponere, literally meaning to place back or to restore. In Italian, riporre is transitive and typically requires a direct object indicating what is being put away, and often an indication of the place where it is stored.

Usage and context: riporre is common in everyday language, especially in contexts involving organization, storage, and inventory. It can describe actions in domestic, workplace, and archival settings. It can also be used in broader figurative senses, such as placing hopes or confidence aside, though in those cases other expressions might be more typical.

Conjugation notes: besides ripongono, the present indicative forms include ripongo, riponi, ripone, riponiamo, riponete, and ripongono. The passato prossimo is hanno riposto, the imperfect is riponevano, and the future is riporranno. The verb shares the stem ripor- with related forms like riposare (to rest, in some contexts) but has distinct meanings and usages.

Examples:

- I ragazzi ripongono i giocattoli nel cesto prima di dormire.

- Dopo averli usati, ripongono le attrezzature nell’armadio.