rimpiangere
Rimpiango molto i bei giorni della mia infanzia.
I miss my childhood days very much.
to feel sadness or longing for someone or something that is no longer present or available
Rimpiango di non aver studiato di più all'università.
I regret not studying more at university.
Non rimpiango nulla della mia scelta.
I don’t regret anything about my choice.
Used for both people and abstract things (e.g., opportunities, past experiences). Often implies a sense of loss or nostalgia.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Common Mistake: Rimpiangere vs. Sentire la mancanza
'Rimpiangere' implies regret or a sense of loss, while 'sentire la mancanza' simply means 'to miss' without the emotional weight of regret. Compare: 'Rimpiango di non averti incontrato' (I regret not meeting you) vs. 'Mi manchi' (I miss you).
Gold Rule
Transitivity Rule
Rimpiangere is always transitive in Italian. It must be followed by a direct object (noun or clause). Example: 'Rimpiango *la mia infanzia*' (I miss my childhood). Do not use it with 'di' unless introducing a subordinate clause (e.g., 'Rimpiango di non aver studiato').
Word Origin
From Latin *rem- (intensive prefix) + *plangere* ('to beat the breast in mourning'), related to 'plangere' (to lament). Evolved through Vulgar Latin *replangere* to Old Italian *rimpiangere*.
Usage Notes
Rimpiangere is stronger than 'sentire la mancanza' (to miss) and often implies regret or unfulfilled longing. It is transitive (requires an object).