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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 bastonato il ladro. (Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia)
bastonare : to beat
ba|sto||re : (accento grave)

indicativo bastonare. Indicative mood of the verb bastonare


Tempo semplice

bastonare presente

io bastono
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tu bastoni
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lui/lei/Lei bastona
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noi bastoniamo
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voi bastonate
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loro bastonano
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Tempo semplice

bastonare imperfetto

io bastonavo
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tu bastonavi
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lui/lei/Lei bastonava
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noi bastonavamo
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voi bastonavate
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loro bastonavano
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Tempo semplice

bastonare futuro semplice

io bastonerò
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tu bastonerai
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lui/lei/Lei bastonerà
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noi bastoneremo
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voi bastonerete
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loro bastoneranno
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Tempo semplice

bastonare passato remoto

io bastonai
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tu bastonasti
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lui/lei/Lei bastonò
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noi bastonammo
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voi bastonaste
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loro bastonarono
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Tempo composto

bastonare futuro anteriore

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

bastonare passato prossimo

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

bastonare trapassato prossimo

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

bastonare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

bastonare congiuntivo presente

io bastoni
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tu bastoni
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lui/lei/Lei bastoni
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noi bastoniamo
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voi bastoniate
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loro bastonino
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Tempo semplice

bastonare congiuntivo imperfetto

io bastonassi
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tu bastonassi
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lui/lei/Lei bastonasse
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noi bastonassimo
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voi bastonaste
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loro bastonassero
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Tempo composto

bastonare congiuntivo passato

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

bastonare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

bastonare condizionale presente

io bastonerei
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tu bastoneresti
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lui/lei/Lei bastonerebbe
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noi bastoneremmo
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voi bastonereste
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loro bastonerebbero
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Tempo composto

bastonare condizionale passato

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


bastonare imperativo

tu bastona
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noi bastoniamo
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voi bastonate
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bastonare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei bastoni
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Che lui/lei bastoni
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Che loro bastonino
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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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