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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 governato il paese per molti anni. (Luigi Pirandello, Il Fu Mattia Pascal)
governare : to govern
go|ver||re : (accento grave)

indicativo governare. Indicative mood of the verb governare


Tempo semplice

governare presente

io governo
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tu governi
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lui/lei/Lei governa
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noi governiamo
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voi governate
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loro governano
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Tempo semplice

governare imperfetto

io governavo
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tu governavi
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lui/lei/Lei governava
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noi governavamo
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voi governavate
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loro governavano
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Tempo semplice

governare futuro semplice

io governerò
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tu governerai
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lui/lei/Lei governerà
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noi governeremo
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voi governerete
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loro governeranno
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Tempo semplice

governare passato remoto

io governai
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tu governasti
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lui/lei/Lei governò
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noi governammo
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voi governaste
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loro governarono
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Tempo composto

governare futuro anteriore

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

governare passato prossimo

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

governare trapassato prossimo

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

governare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

governare congiuntivo presente

io governi
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tu governi
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lui/lei/Lei governi
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noi governiamo
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voi governiate
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loro governino
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governare congiuntivo imperfetto

io governassi
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tu governassi
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lui/lei/Lei governasse
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noi governassimo
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voi governaste
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loro governassero
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Tempo composto

governare congiuntivo passato

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

governare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

governare condizionale presente

io governerei
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tu governeresti
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lui/lei/Lei governerebbe
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noi governeremmo
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voi governereste
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loro governerebbero
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Tempo composto

governare condizionale passato

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


governare imperativo

tu governa
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noi governiamo
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voi governate
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governare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei governi
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Che lui/lei governi
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Che loro governino
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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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