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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 costipato i documenti. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
costipare : to constipate
co|sti||re : (accento grave)

indicativo costipare. Indicative mood of the verb costipare


Tempo semplice

costipare presente

io costipo
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tu costipi
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lui/lei/Lei costipa
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noi costipiamo
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voi costipate
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loro costipano
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Tempo semplice

costipare imperfetto

io costipavo
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tu costipavi
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lui/lei/Lei costipava
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noi costipavamo
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voi costipavate
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loro costipavano
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Tempo semplice

costipare futuro semplice

io costiperò
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tu costiperai
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lui/lei/Lei costiperà
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noi costiperemo
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voi costiperete
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loro costiperanno
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Tempo semplice

costipare passato remoto

io costipai
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tu costipasti
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lui/lei/Lei costipò
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noi costipammo
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voi costipaste
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loro costiparono
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Tempo composto

costipare futuro anteriore

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

costipare passato prossimo

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

costipare trapassato prossimo

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

costipare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

costipare congiuntivo presente

io costipi
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tu costipi
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lui/lei/Lei costipi
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noi costipiamo
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voi costipiate
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loro costipino
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Tempo semplice

costipare congiuntivo imperfetto

io costipassi
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tu costipassi
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lui/lei/Lei costipasse
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noi costipassimo
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voi costipaste
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loro costipassero
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Tempo composto

costipare congiuntivo passato

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

costipare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

costipare condizionale presente

io costiperei
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tu costiperesti
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lui/lei/Lei costiperebbe
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noi costiperemmo
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voi costipereste
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loro costiperebbero
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Tempo composto

costipare condizionale passato

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


costipare imperativo

tu costipa
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noi costipiamo
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voi costipate
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costipare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei costipi
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Che lui/lei costipi
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Che loro costipino
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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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