soffra

Soffra is a term in Italian grammar that appears as a verb form derived from soffrire, meaning to suffer. In standard Italian, soffra is the present subjunctive third-person singular (che lui/lei soffra) and also the formal imperative used with Lei. It is not the ordinary indicative form; the corresponding indicative forms are soffre for he/she suffers and soffro for I suffer. The present subjunctive is common in dependent clauses and in polite or formal constructions. For example, one might encounter phrases such as “È importante che lui soffra meno” or the formal address “Soffra, per favore.”

Aside from its grammatical usage, soffra is not established as a widely recognized noun, place, or organization in major reference works. It may, in some contexts, appear as part of a surname in Italian-speaking communities, or as part of a local toponym or organizational name, in which case capitalization as Soffra would apply.

Etymology and related forms: Soffra derives from the verb soffrire, which traces to the Italian verb meaning to endure or bear pain. The form is tied to the subjunctive and formal imperative usages in Italian. Related verb forms include soffro, soffri, soffre, soffriamo, soffrate, and soffrano, all variants of soffrire. In everyday language, speakers typically use the indicative forms for direct statements (soffre, soffro) rather than soffra.