aggregarsi
The English phrase 'tag along' is translated into Italian as aggregarsi.
The verb aggregarsi is used when you want to express the idea of joining, following or going with a group that is already established or already in the process of moving. If you want to specify that you are tagging along 'with' someone or a specific group, you must use the preposition a after the verb, forming the phrase aggregarsi a.
Meaning: To accompany, join, or follow, to go with (verb)
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between aggregarsi and accompagnare. While accompagnare is a neutral term for 'to accompany', aggregarsi carries a more informal connotation, implying that you are joining a group that is already active or in motion.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb aggregarsi is reflexive. This means you must use a reflexive pronoun (mi, ti, si, ci, vi, si) to indicate that the subject is the one joining the group or activity.
Did you know?
- While aggregarsi means 'to tag along' in a social sense, the same word is used in chemistry and physics to describe the process of particles forming a cluster.
- The root of aggregarsi comes from the Latin grex, meaning 'flock' or 'herd', essentially describing the act of joining a herd of animals.
- In a social or political context, aggregarsi is frequently used to describe joining a political party or a formal movement, rather than just physically following a friend.
Examples in context
- Mi farebbe molto piacere se potesse venire con me alla mostra d'arte.I would be delighted if you could tag along with me to the art exhibition.
- Andiamo a fare una passeggiata, vuoi venire insieme?Let's go for a walk, do you want to tag along?
- Posso aggregarmi a voi?Can I tag along with you?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing plans for the weekend.
- MartinaAndiamo al mare domani, vuoi aggregarsi?We are going to the beach tomorrow, do you want to tag along?
- MatteoSì, mi piacerebbe molto venire!Yes, I would love to come!
- MartinaPerfetto, allora ti passo l'indirizzo.Perfect, then I'll send you the address.
- MatteoGrazie, Martina, a domani!Thanks, Martina, see you tomorrow!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry aggregarsi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
