Breakdown of Tra l'altro, spero che vi si trasmetta una satira inedita.
una
a / an (feminine)
si
one (impersonal)
sperare
to hope
che
that (conjunction introducing a clause)
trasmettere
to broadcast
tra l'altro
among other things
vi
there (formal)
la satira
the satire
inedito
unreleased
Questions & Answers about Tra l'altro, spero che vi si trasmetta una satira inedita.
Why use vi si here instead of the usual ci for "there"?
Normally, ci is the go-to particle for "there." However, when placed before the impersonal or passive si, Italians often substitute it with vi, creating vi si. This avoids confusion because ci si is already the mandatory combination for impersonal reflexive verbs (like ci si lava for "one washes oneself"). Using vi si makes it perfectly clear that the first particle is a location.
Is si trasmetta acting as an impersonal si or a passive si here?
It is the passive si (si passivante). Because it is paired with a specific noun that receives the action (una satira inedita), it functions as a passive voice: "a satire is broadcast." If this noun were plural, the verb would have to match it (e.g., vi si trasmettano molte satire).
Why is the verb trasmetta in the subjunctive mood?
The main clause spero che ("I hope that") expresses a wish or personal expectation. Verbs of hoping, wishing, and doubting trigger the subjunctive mood in the dependent clause, which is why we use the present subjunctive trasmetta instead of the present indicative trasmette.
Does inedita mean "unedited"?
No, this is a very common false friend! Inedito (or inedita) means "unpublished" or "unreleased," such as a new book, song, or article. If you want to say something is "unedited" (meaning it hasn't been altered or cut), you would use a phrase like non modificato or versione integrale.
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