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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.
Il fuoco ha arso tutto. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
verbo irregolare
ardere : to burn
àr|de|re : (accento grave)

indicativo ardere. Indicative mood of the verb ardere


Tempo semplice

ardere presente

io ardo
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tu ardi
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lui/lei/Lei arde
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noi ardiamo
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voi ardete
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loro ardono
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Tempo semplice

ardere imperfetto

io ardevo
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tu ardevi
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lui/lei/Lei ardeva
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noi ardevamo
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voi ardevate
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loro ardevano
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Tempo semplice

ardere futuro semplice

io arderò
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tu arderai
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lui/lei/Lei arderà
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noi arderemo
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voi arderete
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loro arderanno
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Tempo semplice

ardere passato remoto

io arsi
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tu ardesti
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lui/lei/Lei arse
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noi ardemmo
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voi ardeste
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loro arsero
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Tempo composto

ardere futuro anteriore

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

ardere passato prossimo

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

ardere trapassato prossimo

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

ardere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

ardere congiuntivo presente

io arda
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tu arda
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lui/lei/Lei arda
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noi ardiamo
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voi ardiate
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loro ardano
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Tempo semplice

ardere congiuntivo imperfetto

io ardessi
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tu ardessi
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lui/lei/Lei ardesse
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noi ardessimo
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voi ardeste
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loro ardessero
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Tempo composto

ardere congiuntivo passato

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

ardere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

ardere condizionale presente

io arderei
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tu arderesti
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lui/lei/Lei arderebbe
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noi arderemmo
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voi ardereste
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loro arderebbero
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Tempo composto

ardere condizionale passato

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


ardere imperativo

tu ardi
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noi ardiamo
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voi ardete
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ardere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei arda
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Che lui/lei arda
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Che loro ardano
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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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