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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 chinato la testa in segno di rispetto. (Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia)
chinare : to bow
chi||re : (accento grave)

indicativo chinare. Indicative mood of the verb chinare


Tempo semplice

chinare presente

io chino
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tu chini
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lui/lei/Lei china
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noi chiniamo
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voi chinate
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loro chinano
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Tempo semplice

chinare imperfetto

io chinavo
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tu chinavi
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lui/lei/Lei chinava
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noi chinavamo
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voi chinavate
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loro chinavano
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Tempo semplice

chinare futuro semplice

io chinerò
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tu chinerai
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lui/lei/Lei chinerà
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noi chineremo
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voi chinerete
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loro chineranno
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Tempo semplice

chinare passato remoto

io chinai
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tu chinasti
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lui/lei/Lei chinò
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noi chinammo
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voi chinaste
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loro chinarono
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Tempo composto

chinare futuro anteriore

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

chinare passato prossimo

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

chinare trapassato prossimo

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

chinare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

chinare congiuntivo presente

io chini
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tu chini
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lui/lei/Lei chini
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noi chiniamo
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voi chiniate
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loro chinino
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Tempo semplice

chinare congiuntivo imperfetto

io chinassi
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tu chinassi
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lui/lei/Lei chinasse
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noi chinassimo
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voi chinaste
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loro chinassero
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Tempo composto

chinare congiuntivo passato

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

chinare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

chinare condizionale presente

io chinerei
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tu chineresti
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lui/lei/Lei chinerebbe
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noi chineremmo
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voi chinereste
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loro chinerebbero
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Tempo composto

chinare condizionale passato

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


chinare imperativo

tu china
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noi chiniamo
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voi chinate
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chinare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei chini
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Che lui/lei chini
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Che loro chinino
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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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