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In the Italian language, there are four main verb moods: indicative, subjunctive, conditional, and imperative. Each of these moods is used to express different intentions, actions, or states.
The indicative talks about facts, the subjunctive about doubts and desires, the conditional about hypothetical situations, and the imperative for commands and requests.
Knowing how to conjugate verbs correctly in these moods allows you to easily express various thoughts and emotions in everyday conversation.
Hanno alimentato la discussione. (Umberto Eco, Il nome della rosa)
alimentare : to feed
a|li|men||re : (accento grave)

indicativo alimentare. Indicative mood of the verb alimentare


Tempo semplice

alimentare presente

io alimento
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tu alimenti
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lui/lei/Lei alimenta
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noi alimentiamo
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voi alimentate
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loro alimentano
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Tempo semplice

alimentare imperfetto

io alimentavo
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tu alimentavi
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lui/lei/Lei alimentava
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noi alimentavamo
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voi alimentavate
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loro alimentavano
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Tempo semplice

alimentare futuro semplice

io alimenterò
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tu alimenterai
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lui/lei/Lei alimenterà
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noi alimenteremo
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voi alimenterete
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loro alimenteranno
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Tempo semplice

alimentare passato remoto

io alimentai
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tu alimentasti
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lui/lei/Lei alimentò
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noi alimentammo
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voi alimentaste
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loro alimentarono
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Tempo composto

alimentare futuro anteriore

io avrò alimentato
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tu avrai alimentato
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lui/lei/Lei avrà alimentato
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noi avremo alimentato
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voi avrete alimentato
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loro avranno alimentato
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Tempo composto

alimentare passato prossimo

io ho alimentato
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tu hai alimentato
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lui/lei/Lei ha alimentato
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noi abbiamo alimentato
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voi avete alimentato
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loro hanno alimentato
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Tempo composto

alimentare trapassato prossimo

io avevo alimentato
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tu avevi alimentato
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lui/lei/Lei aveva alimentato
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noi avevamo alimentato
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voi avevate alimentato
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loro avevano alimentato
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Tempo composto

alimentare trapassato remoto

io ebbi alimentato
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tu avesti alimentato
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lui/lei/Lei ebbe alimentato
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noi avemmo alimentato
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voi aveste alimentato
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loro ebbero alimentato
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General information about the indicative mood (Indicativo) of Italian verbs

The indicative mood (Indicativo) is one of the fundamental verb moods in the Italian language, used to express actions, states, or events considered real or certain. It is employed to describe facts, daily routines, and objective situations.
For instance, sentences like "Io vado al mercato" or "Loro studiano per l'esame" illustrate the use of the indicative to convey concrete information.
This mood can be conjugated in various tenses, such as present, past, and future, allowing for precise placement of actions in time. Understanding the indicative is essential for effective communication and for grasping the nuances of the Italian language.

congiuntivo alimentare. Subjunctive mood of the verb alimentare


Tempo semplice

alimentare congiuntivo presente

io alimenti
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tu alimenti
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lui/lei/Lei alimenti
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noi alimentiamo
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voi alimentiate
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loro alimentino
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Tempo semplice

alimentare congiuntivo imperfetto

io alimentassi
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tu alimentassi
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lui/lei/Lei alimentasse
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noi alimentassimo
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voi alimentaste
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loro alimentassero
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Tempo composto

alimentare congiuntivo passato

io abbia alimentato
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tu abbia alimentato
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lui/lei/Lei abbia alimentato
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noi abbiamo alimentato
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voi abbiate alimentato
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loro abbiano alimentato
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Tempo composto

alimentare congiuntivo trapassato

io avessi alimentato
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tu avessi alimentato
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lui/lei/Lei avesse alimentato
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noi avessimo alimentato
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voi aveste alimentato
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loro avessero alimentato
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General information about the subjunctive mood (Congiuntivo) of Italian verbs

The subjunctive mood (Congiuntivo) is a fundamental verb mood in the Italian language, used to express uncertainty, wishes, emotions, and hypothetical situations. It is employed when discussing actions that are not certain or real, such as in cases of doubt or possibility.
For instance, sentences like "Spero che tu venga" or "Se avessi tempo, partirei" illustrate the use of the subjunctive to reflect states of mind or events that depend on conditions.
This mood can appear in various tenses, such as present and past, and is essential for nuanced communication and expressing complex thoughts in the Italian language.

condizionale alimentare. Conditional mood of the verb alimentare


Tempo semplice

alimentare condizionale presente

io alimenterei
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tu alimenteresti
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lui/lei/Lei alimenterebbe
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noi alimenteremmo
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voi alimentereste
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loro alimenterebbero
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Tempo composto

alimentare condizionale passato

io avrei alimentato
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tu avresti alimentato
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lui/lei/Lei avrebbe alimentato
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noi avremmo alimentato
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voi avreste alimentato
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loro avrebbero alimentato
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General information about the conditional mood (Condizionale) of Italian verbs

The conditional mood (Condizionale) is a fundamental verb mood in the Italian language, used to express actions or states that depend on specific conditions. It is often employed to formulate wishes, requests, or hypothetical situations that are not certain.
For instance, sentences like "Vorrei un caffè" or "Se avessi più tempo, viaggerei di più" illustrate how the conditional is used to express situations dependent on certain circumstances.
This mood can be conjugated in tenses like present and past, and is essential for clear communication and expressing complex thoughts in the Italian language.

imperativo alimentare. Imperative mood of the verb alimentare


alimentare imperativo

tu alimenta
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noi alimentiamo
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voi alimentate
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alimentare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei alimenti
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Che lui/lei alimenti
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Che loro alimentino
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General information about the imperative mood (Imperativo) of Italian verbs

The imperative mood (Imperativo) is an essential verb mood in the Italian language, used to give commands, instructions, or advice. It is formed for the second person singular, second person plural, and first person plural.
For example, sentences like "Fai attenzione!" or "Parlate lentamente!" demonstrate how the imperative can be used to communicate directly and clearly. The phrase "Andiamo!" for expressing an invitation to do something together is also an example of the imperative.
However, it's important to note that the imperative does not have forms for the third person singular and plural. In these cases, the subjunctive mood is used to express desires or recommendations in a gentler manner. This characteristic makes Italian unique, as the subjunctive adds a touch of politeness and delicacy to conversations.
Knowing the imperative and its appropriate use is crucial for effective communication and maintaining a friendly tone in everyday interactions.

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