organizzare

organize

verb ohr-gah-need-DZAH-reh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'organum', instrument

Also means

arrange

Usage Note

Organizzare is a regular -are verb; the reflexive organizzarsi means to get oneself organized. Note the double 'z' pronounced as 'dz'. It pairs naturally with events and trips: organizzare una festa.

Examples

"Organizziamo una festa a sorpresa."

Natural Translation

We are organizing a surprise party.

Literal Translation

Organize a party at surprise.

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