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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 cenato tardi la sera con la famiglia. (Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia)
cenare : to dine
ce||re : (accento grave)

indicativo cenare. Indicative mood of the verb cenare


Tempo semplice

cenare presente

io ceno
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tu ceni
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lui/lei/Lei cena
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noi ceniamo
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voi cenate
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loro cenano
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Tempo semplice

cenare imperfetto

io cenavo
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tu cenavi
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lui/lei/Lei cenava
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noi cenavamo
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voi cenavate
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loro cenavano
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Tempo semplice

cenare futuro semplice

io cenerò
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tu cenerai
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lui/lei/Lei cenerà
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noi ceneremo
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voi cenerete
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loro ceneranno
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Tempo semplice

cenare passato remoto

io cenai
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tu cenasti
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lui/lei/Lei cenò
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noi cenammo
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voi cenaste
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loro cenarono
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Tempo composto

cenare futuro anteriore

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

cenare passato prossimo

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

cenare trapassato prossimo

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

cenare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

cenare congiuntivo presente

io ceni
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tu ceni
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lui/lei/Lei ceni
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noi ceniamo
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voi ceniate
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loro cenino
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Tempo semplice

cenare congiuntivo imperfetto

io cenassi
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tu cenassi
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lui/lei/Lei cenasse
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noi cenassimo
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voi cenaste
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loro cenassero
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Tempo composto

cenare congiuntivo passato

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

cenare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

cenare condizionale presente

io cenerei
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tu ceneresti
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lui/lei/Lei cenerebbe
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noi ceneremmo
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voi cenereste
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loro cenerebbero
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Tempo composto

cenare condizionale passato

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


cenare imperativo

tu cena
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noi ceniamo
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voi cenate
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cenare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei ceni
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Che lui/lei ceni
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Che loro cenino
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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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