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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.
Ha amato profondamente la sua famiglia. (Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia)
amare : to love
a||re : (accento grave)

indicativo amare. Indicative mood of the verb amare


Tempo semplice

amare presente

io amo
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tu ami
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lui/lei/Lei ama
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noi amiamo
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voi amate
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loro amano
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Tempo semplice

amare imperfetto

io amavo
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tu amavi
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lui/lei/Lei amava
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noi amavamo
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voi amavate
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loro amavano
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Tempo semplice

amare futuro semplice

io amerò
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tu amerai
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lui/lei/Lei amerà
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noi ameremo
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voi amerete
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loro ameranno
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Tempo semplice

amare passato remoto

io amai
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tu amasti
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lui/lei/Lei amò
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noi amammo
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voi amaste
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loro amarono
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Tempo composto

amare futuro anteriore

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

amare passato prossimo

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

amare trapassato prossimo

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

amare trapassato remoto

io ebbi amato
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tu avesti amato
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lui/lei/Lei ebbe amato
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noi avemmo amato
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voi aveste amato
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loro ebbero amato
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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 amare. Subjunctive mood of the verb amare


Tempo semplice

amare congiuntivo presente

io ami
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tu ami
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lui/lei/Lei ami
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noi amiamo
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voi amiate
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loro amino
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Tempo semplice

amare congiuntivo imperfetto

io amassi
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tu amassi
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lui/lei/Lei amasse
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noi amassimo
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voi amaste
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loro amassero
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Tempo composto

amare congiuntivo passato

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

amare congiuntivo trapassato

io avessi amato
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tu avessi amato
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lui/lei/Lei avesse amato
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noi avessimo amato
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voi aveste amato
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loro avessero amato
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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 amare. Conditional mood of the verb amare


Tempo semplice

amare condizionale presente

io amerei
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tu ameresti
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lui/lei/Lei amerebbe
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noi ameremmo
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voi amereste
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loro amerebbero
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Tempo composto

amare condizionale passato

io avrei amato
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tu avresti amato
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lui/lei/Lei avrebbe amato
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noi avremmo amato
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voi avreste amato
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loro avrebbero amato
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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 amare. Imperative mood of the verb amare


amare imperativo

tu ama
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noi amiamo
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voi amate
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amare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei ami
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Che lui/lei ami
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Che loro amino
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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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