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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 cucinato una cena deliziosa. (Umberto Eco, Il nome della rosa)
cucinare : to cook
cu|ci||re : (accento grave)

indicativo cucinare. Indicative mood of the verb cucinare


Tempo semplice

cucinare presente

io cucino
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tu cucini
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lui/lei/Lei cucina
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noi cuciniamo
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voi cucinate
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loro cucinano
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Tempo semplice

cucinare imperfetto

io cucinavo
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tu cucinavi
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lui/lei/Lei cucinava
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noi cucinavamo
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voi cucinavate
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loro cucinavano
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Tempo semplice

cucinare futuro semplice

io cucinerò
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tu cucinerai
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lui/lei/Lei cucinerà
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noi cucineremo
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voi cucinerete
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loro cucineranno
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Tempo semplice

cucinare passato remoto

io cucinai
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tu cucinasti
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lui/lei/Lei cucinò
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noi cucinammo
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voi cucinaste
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loro cucinarono
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Tempo composto

cucinare futuro anteriore

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

cucinare passato prossimo

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

cucinare trapassato prossimo

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

cucinare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

cucinare congiuntivo presente

io cucini
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tu cucini
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lui/lei/Lei cucini
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noi cuciniamo
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voi cuciniate
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loro cucinino
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Tempo semplice

cucinare congiuntivo imperfetto

io cucinassi
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tu cucinassi
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lui/lei/Lei cucinasse
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noi cucinassimo
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voi cucinaste
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loro cucinassero
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Tempo composto

cucinare congiuntivo passato

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

cucinare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

cucinare condizionale presente

io cucinerei
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tu cucineresti
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lui/lei/Lei cucinerebbe
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noi cucineremmo
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voi cucinereste
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loro cucinerebbero
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Tempo composto

cucinare condizionale passato

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


cucinare imperativo

tu cucina
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noi cuciniamo
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voi cucinate
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cucinare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei cucini
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Che lui/lei cucini
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Che loro cucinino
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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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