Italian Word · Advanced
esigere
to demand / to require
Pronunciation: e-SÌ-je-re
Meaning
To insist on having something; to require something as necessary.
Example
La legge esige che tutti i cittadini paghino le tasse.
The law requires all citizens to pay taxes.
Practice tips
- Practice esigere out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for advanced-level learners.