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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 covato un sogno da anni. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
covare : to brood
co||re : (accento grave)

indicativo covare. Indicative mood of the verb covare


Tempo semplice

covare presente

io covo
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tu covi
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lui/lei/Lei cova
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noi coviamo
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voi covate
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loro covano
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Tempo semplice

covare imperfetto

io covavo
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tu covavi
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lui/lei/Lei covava
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noi covavamo
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voi covavate
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loro covavano
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Tempo semplice

covare futuro semplice

io coverò
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tu coverai
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lui/lei/Lei coverà
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noi coveremo
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voi coverete
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loro coveranno
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Tempo semplice

covare passato remoto

io covai
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tu covasti
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lui/lei/Lei covò
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noi covammo
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voi covaste
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loro covarono
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Tempo composto

covare futuro anteriore

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

covare passato prossimo

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

covare trapassato prossimo

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

covare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

covare congiuntivo presente

io covi
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tu covi
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lui/lei/Lei covi
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noi coviamo
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voi coviate
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loro covino
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Tempo semplice

covare congiuntivo imperfetto

io covassi
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tu covassi
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lui/lei/Lei covasse
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noi covassimo
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voi covaste
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loro covassero
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Tempo composto

covare congiuntivo passato

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

covare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

covare condizionale presente

io coverei
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tu coveresti
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lui/lei/Lei coverebbe
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noi coveremmo
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voi covereste
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loro coverebbero
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Tempo composto

covare condizionale passato

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


covare imperativo

tu cova
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noi coviamo
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voi covate
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covare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei covi
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Che lui/lei covi
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Che loro covino
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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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