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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 finto di essere malato. (Umberto Eco, Il nome della rosa)
verbo irregolare
fingere : to pretend, to feign
fìn|ge|re : (accento grave)

indicativo fingere. Indicative mood of the verb fingere


Tempo semplice

fingere presente

io fingo
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tu fingi
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lui/lei/Lei finge
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noi fingiamo
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voi fingete
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loro fingono
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Tempo semplice

fingere imperfetto

io fingevo
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tu fingevi
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lui/lei/Lei fingeva
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noi fingevamo
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voi fingevate
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loro fingevano
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Tempo semplice

fingere futuro semplice

io fingerò
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tu fingerai
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lui/lei/Lei fingerà
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noi fingeremo
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voi fingerete
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loro fingeranno
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Tempo semplice

fingere passato remoto

io finsi
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tu fingesti
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lui/lei/Lei finse
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noi fingemmo
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voi fingeste
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loro finsero
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Tempo composto

fingere futuro anteriore

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

fingere passato prossimo

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

fingere trapassato prossimo

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

fingere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

fingere congiuntivo presente

io finga
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tu finga
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lui/lei/Lei finga
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noi fingiamo
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voi fingiate
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loro fingano
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Tempo semplice

fingere congiuntivo imperfetto

io fingessi
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tu fingessi
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lui/lei/Lei fingesse
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noi fingessimo
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voi fingeste
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loro fingessero
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Tempo composto

fingere congiuntivo passato

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

fingere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

fingere condizionale presente

io fingerei
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tu fingeresti
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lui/lei/Lei fingerebbe
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noi fingeremmo
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voi fingereste
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loro fingerebbero
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Tempo composto

fingere condizionale passato

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


fingere imperativo

tu fingi
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noi fingiamo
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voi fingete
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fingere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei finga
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Che lui/lei finga
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Che loro fingano
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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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