vergogni

Vergogni is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Italian verb vergognare, which means to shame or to embarrass. It is used transitively, taking a direct object that indicates what or whom is being shamed. For example: Tu vergogni i tuoi amici con quel comportamento. In this sentence, the subject tu performs the action of shaming on the object i tuoi amici.

The verb vergognare is related to the noun vergogna, meaning shame. While vergogna refers to the feeling of shame, vergognare expresses the act of causing someone else to feel ashamed. In everyday Italian, speakers may prefer the reflexive verb vergognarsi when referring to feeling ashamed oneself, as in Io mi vergogno.

Usage notes: Vergogni is a common, direct way to say “you shame” in contexts where someone is causing another person to feel ashamed, or in moral or evaluative statements. In moral or social discussions, it can carry a strong or judgmental tone, depending on the context and accompanying language.

See also: vergogna, vergognare, vergognarsi.