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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 bussato alla porta con insistenza. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
bussare : to knock
bus||re : (accento grave)

indicativo bussare. Indicative mood of the verb bussare


Tempo semplice

bussare presente

io busso
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tu bussi
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lui/lei/Lei bussa
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noi bussiamo
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voi bussate
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loro bussano
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Tempo semplice

bussare imperfetto

io bussavo
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tu bussavi
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lui/lei/Lei bussava
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noi bussavamo
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voi bussavate
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loro bussavano
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Tempo semplice

bussare futuro semplice

io busserò
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tu busserai
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lui/lei/Lei busserà
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noi busseremo
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voi busserete
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loro busseranno
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Tempo semplice

bussare passato remoto

io bussai
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tu bussasti
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lui/lei/Lei bussò
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noi bussammo
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voi bussaste
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loro bussarono
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Tempo composto

bussare futuro anteriore

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

bussare passato prossimo

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

bussare trapassato prossimo

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

bussare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

bussare congiuntivo presente

io bussi
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tu bussi
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lui/lei/Lei bussi
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noi bussiamo
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voi bussiate
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loro bussino
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Tempo semplice

bussare congiuntivo imperfetto

io bussassi
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tu bussassi
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lui/lei/Lei bussasse
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noi bussassimo
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voi bussaste
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loro bussassero
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Tempo composto

bussare congiuntivo passato

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

bussare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

bussare condizionale presente

io busserei
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tu busseresti
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lui/lei/Lei busserebbe
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noi busseremmo
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voi bussereste
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loro busserebbero
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Tempo composto

bussare condizionale passato

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


bussare imperativo

tu bussa
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noi bussiamo
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voi bussate
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bussare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei bussi
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Che lui/lei bussi
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Che loro bussino
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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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