sentono

Sentono is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb sentire, meaning to hear or to feel. In standard Italian, sentono translates as “they hear” or “they feel.” The verb sentire covers perceiving sounds, voices, or other sensory input as well as experiencing impressions, both physical and emotional.

Conjugation notes: the present tense forms include io sento, tu senti, lui/lei sente, noi sentiamo, voi sentite, loro sentono. The stem is sent- and the endings follow the regular pattern for -ire verbs of this group in the present tense.

Usage: sentono is used when the subject is plural and the action or perception occurs in the present. Examples: Loro sentono una canzone proveniente dalla strada (they hear a song coming from the street). Loro sentono freddo (they feel cold). More abstract uses include Loro sentono che qualcosa non va (they feel/sense that something is wrong).

Etymology and relation: sentire derives from Latin sensire/ sentire, with cognates in other Romance languages and a semantic lineage connected to sense and perception. In Italian, sentire is a core verb encountered in everyday speech, with sentono as its natural plural present tense form.

Notes: While sentono is common in standard Italian, Italian uses a variety of verbs to express nuance in perception, such as udire for hearing specific sounds and percepire or avvertire for more abstract awareness. Sentono functions as a versatile form within those broader senses.