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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 contratto un debito. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
verbo irregolare
contrarre : to contract
con|tràr|re : (accento grave)

indicativo contrarre. Indicative mood of the verb contrarre


Tempo semplice

contrarre presente

io contraggo
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tu contrai
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lui/lei/Lei contrae
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noi contraiamo
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voi contraete
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loro contraggono
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Tempo semplice

contrarre imperfetto

io contraevo
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tu contraevi
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lui/lei/Lei contraeva
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noi contraevamo
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voi contraevate
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loro contraevano
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Tempo semplice

contrarre futuro semplice

io contrarrò
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tu contrarrai
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lui/lei/Lei contrarrà
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noi contrarremo
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voi contrarrete
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loro contrarranno
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Tempo semplice

contrarre passato remoto

io contrassi
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tu contraesti
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lui/lei/Lei contrasse
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noi contraemmo
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voi contraeste
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loro contrassero
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Tempo composto

contrarre futuro anteriore

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

contrarre passato prossimo

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

contrarre trapassato prossimo

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

contrarre trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

contrarre congiuntivo presente

io contragga
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tu contragga
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lui/lei/Lei contragga
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noi contraiamo
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voi contraiate
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loro contraggano
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Tempo semplice

contrarre congiuntivo imperfetto

io contraessi
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tu contraessi
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lui/lei/Lei contraesse
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noi contraessimo
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voi contraeste
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loro contraessero
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Tempo composto

contrarre congiuntivo passato

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

contrarre congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

contrarre condizionale presente

io contrarrei
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tu contrarresti
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lui/lei/Lei contrarrebbe
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noi contrarremmo
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voi contrarreste
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loro contrarrebbero
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Tempo composto

contrarre condizionale passato

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


contrarre imperativo

tu contrai
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noi contraiamo
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voi contraete
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contrarre congiuntivo esortativo

Lei contragga
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Che lui/lei contragga
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Che loro contraggano
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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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