unire
/uˈni.re/
To unite in Italian is unire.
The verb unire is a transitive verb used to describe the act of bringing things or people together as one.
Meaning: (transitive) to bring together as one (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The third person singular present indicative form is unisce (he/she/it unites) and the third person plural present indicative form is uniscono (they unite). The past participle is unito (united).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /uˈni.re/.
Did you know?
- When Italians talk about 'uniting' a dish, such as adding a final ingredient, they often use unire in recipes to describe combining ingredients into a single mixture.
- The Italian word unisono derives from unire and suono, meaning 'one sound', and is used specifically to describe people singing or speaking at the exact same time.
- While 'unite' in English often implies a political or social movement, in Italian, unire is more frequently used for the physical act of joining two objects, like gluing things.
Examples in context
- Il potere dell'amore sta nella sua capacità di unire i cuori.Love's power lies in its ability to unite hearts.This sentence demonstrates how unire can be used in the context of connecting hearts.Tatoeba #12121190 by Nuel, translation #12121188 by Nuel
- Negli anni Cinquanta la Comunità europea del carbone e dell’acciaio comincia ad unire i paesi europei sul piano economico e politico al fine di garantire una pace duratura.As of 1950, the European Coal and Steel Community began to unite European countries economically and politically in order to secure lasting peace.This sentence shows how unire is used to describe bringing countries together for economic and political purposes.Tatoeba #1349822 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1349812 by al_ex_an_der
- Dobbiamo unire le nostre forze per affrontare questa sfida.We must unite our forces to face this challenge.
- Ci uniamo per organizzare una festa sorpresa per il nostro amico.We are uniting to organize a surprise party for our friend.
- Dobbiamo unire le forze per vincere la partita.We must unite our forces to win the match.
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are planning a charity event.
- GiuliaPossiamo unire i nostri progetti per l'associazione.We can unite our projects for the association.
- AlessandroSì, è un'ottima idea, Giulia.Yes, it is a great idea, Giulia.
- GiuliaCosì lavoreremo meglio insieme.That way we will work better together.
- AlessandroSono d'accordo, iniziamo subito.I agree, let's start right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “unite” translations and entries unire, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
