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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.
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contessere : to weave together
con|tès|se|re : (accento grave)

indicativo contessere. Indicative mood of the verb contessere


Tempo semplice

contessere presente

io contesso
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tu contessi
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lui/lei/Lei contesse
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noi contessiamo
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voi contessete
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loro contessono
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Tempo semplice

contessere imperfetto

io contessevo
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tu contessevi
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lui/lei/Lei contesseva
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noi contessevamo
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voi contessevate
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loro contessevano
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Tempo semplice

contessere futuro semplice

io contesserò
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tu contesserai
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lui/lei/Lei contesserà
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noi contesseremo
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voi contesserete
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loro contesseranno
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Tempo semplice

contessere passato remoto

io contessetti, contessei
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tu contessesti
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lui/lei/Lei contessette, contessé
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noi contessemmo
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voi contesseste
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loro contessettero, contesserono
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Tempo composto

contessere futuro anteriore

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

contessere passato prossimo

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

contessere trapassato prossimo

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

contessere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

contessere congiuntivo presente

io contessa
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tu contessa
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lui/lei/Lei contessa
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noi contessiamo
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voi contessiate
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loro contessano
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Tempo semplice

contessere congiuntivo imperfetto

io contessessi
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tu contessessi
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lui/lei/Lei contessesse
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noi contessessimo
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voi contesseste
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loro contessessero
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Tempo composto

contessere congiuntivo passato

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

contessere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

contessere condizionale presente

io contesserei
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tu contesseresti
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lui/lei/Lei contesserebbe
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noi contesseremmo
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voi contessereste
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loro contesserebbero
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Tempo composto

contessere condizionale passato

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


contessere imperativo

tu contessi
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noi contessiamo
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voi contessete
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contessere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei contessa
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Che lui/lei contessa
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Che loro contessano
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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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