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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 cinto la vita con un cinturino. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
verbo irregolare
cingere : to gird, to encircle
cìn|ge|re : (accento grave)

indicativo cingere. Indicative mood of the verb cingere


Tempo semplice

cingere presente

io cingo
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tu cingi
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lui/lei/Lei cinge
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noi cingiamo
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voi cingete
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loro cingono
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Tempo semplice

cingere imperfetto

io cingevo
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tu cingevi
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lui/lei/Lei cingeva
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noi cingevamo
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voi cingevate
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loro cingevano
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Tempo semplice

cingere futuro semplice

io cingerò
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tu cingerai
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lui/lei/Lei cingerà
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noi cingeremo
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voi cingerete
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loro cingeranno
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Tempo semplice

cingere passato remoto

io cinsi
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tu cingesti
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lui/lei/Lei cinse
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noi cingemmo
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voi cingeste
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loro cinsero
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Tempo composto

cingere futuro anteriore

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

cingere passato prossimo

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

cingere trapassato prossimo

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

cingere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

cingere congiuntivo presente

io cinga
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tu cinga
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lui/lei/Lei cinga
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noi cingiamo
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voi cingiate
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loro cingano
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Tempo semplice

cingere congiuntivo imperfetto

io cingessi
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tu cingessi
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lui/lei/Lei cingesse
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noi cingessimo
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voi cingeste
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loro cingessero
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Tempo composto

cingere congiuntivo passato

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

cingere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

cingere condizionale presente

io cingerei
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tu cingeresti
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lui/lei/Lei cingerebbe
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noi cingeremmo
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voi cingereste
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loro cingerebbero
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Tempo composto

cingere condizionale passato

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


cingere imperativo

tu cingi
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noi cingiamo
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voi cingete
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cingere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei cinga
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Che lui/lei cinga
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Che loro cingano
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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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