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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