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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 difeso i suoi diritti con coraggio. (Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia)
verbo irregolare
difendere : to defend, to protect
di|fèn|de|re : (accento grave)

indicativo difendere. Indicative mood of the verb difendere


Tempo semplice

difendere presente

io difendo
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tu difendi
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lui/lei/Lei difende
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noi difendiamo
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voi difendete
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loro difendono
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Tempo semplice

difendere imperfetto

io difendevo
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tu difendevi
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lui/lei/Lei difendeva
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noi difendevamo
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voi difendevate
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loro difendevano
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Tempo semplice

difendere futuro semplice

io difenderò
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tu difenderai
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lui/lei/Lei difenderà
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noi difenderemo
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voi difenderete
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loro difenderanno
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Tempo semplice

difendere passato remoto

io difesi
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tu difendesti
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lui/lei/Lei difese
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noi difendemmo
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voi difendeste
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loro difesero
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Tempo composto

difendere futuro anteriore

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

difendere passato prossimo

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

difendere trapassato prossimo

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

difendere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

difendere congiuntivo presente

io difenda
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tu difenda
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lui/lei/Lei difenda
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noi difendiamo
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voi difendiate
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loro difendano
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Tempo semplice

difendere congiuntivo imperfetto

io difendessi
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tu difendessi
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lui/lei/Lei difendesse
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noi difendessimo
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voi difendeste
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loro difendessero
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Tempo composto

difendere congiuntivo passato

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

difendere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

difendere condizionale presente

io difenderei
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tu difenderesti
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lui/lei/Lei difenderebbe
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noi difenderemmo
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voi difendereste
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loro difenderebbero
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Tempo composto

difendere condizionale passato

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


difendere imperativo

tu difendi
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noi difendiamo
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voi difendete
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difendere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei difenda
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Che lui/lei difenda
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Che loro difendano
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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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