svolge

Svolge is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Italian verb svolgere. It means to carry out, to perform, to execute, or to unfold. The form is used to indicate that someone or something is currently performing or completing an action. It is commonly employed with a direct object, such as a task, role, or task-specific activity.

Grammatical notes

Svolgere is a transitive verb. In the present tense, the conjugation is: io svolgo, tu svolgi, egli/ella svolge, noi svolgiamo, voi svolgete, essi/esse svolgono. The form svolge appears in places like “Lui svolge un ruolo importante.” Other tenses include: passato prossimo ha svolto, imperfetto svolgeva, futuro svolgerà, and conditional svolgerebbe. A related form is the reflexive or pronominal used in some senses with si svolge, meaning “it takes place” or “it unfolds.”

Etymology and usage

The verb derives from svolgere, itself rooted in the idea of unrolling or unfolding, often using the prefix s- with volgere (to roll or turn). This conveys the sense of bringing something to completion or bringing events to their conclusion. In practical Italian, svolgere appears in contexts such as work, projects, roles, or procedures being carried out: “L’azienda svolge controlli di qualità” or “Il comitato svolge un’indagine.” The form svolge specifically is the subject’s present action: “Lei svolge i suoi compiti con dedizione.”

See also

Svolgimento, svolgersi, svolgibile.