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forgiare

to forge, to shape

verb for-JAH-reh Rare

Origin: Latin fabricare, via Old French forgier

Also means

to forge (character)

Usage Note

Forgiare is used literally for working metal at a forge (forgiare il ferro) and figuratively for shaping character or destiny (forgiare il proprio carattere). Takes avere. Note the soft 'g' before -i in forms like forgio, forgiamo.

Examples

"Il fabbro ha forgiato la spada a mano."

Natural Translation

The blacksmith forged the sword by hand.

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