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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.
Ho inteso le sue parole chiaramente. (Luigi Pirandello, Il Fu Mattia Pascal)
verbo irregolare
intendere : to intend, to understand
in|tèn|de|re : (accento grave)

indicativo intendere. Indicative mood of the verb intendere


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intendere presente

io intendo
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tu intendi
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lui/lei/Lei intende
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noi intendiamo
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voi intendete
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loro intendono
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intendere imperfetto

io intendevo
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tu intendevi
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lui/lei/Lei intendeva
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noi intendevamo
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voi intendevate
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loro intendevano
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intendere futuro semplice

io intenderò
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tu intenderai
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lui/lei/Lei intenderà
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noi intenderemo
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voi intenderete
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loro intenderanno
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intendere passato remoto

io intesi
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tu intendesti
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lui/lei/Lei intese
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noi intendemmo
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voi intendeste
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loro intesero
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Tempo composto

intendere futuro anteriore

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

intendere passato prossimo

io ho inteso
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tu hai inteso
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lui/lei/Lei ha inteso
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noi abbiamo inteso
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voi avete inteso
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loro hanno inteso
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intendere trapassato prossimo

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

intendere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

intendere congiuntivo presente

io intenda
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tu intenda
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lui/lei/Lei intenda
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noi intendiamo
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voi intendiate
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loro intendano
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intendere congiuntivo imperfetto

io intendessi
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tu intendessi
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lui/lei/Lei intendesse
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noi intendessimo
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voi intendeste
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loro intendessero
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Tempo composto

intendere congiuntivo passato

io abbia inteso
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tu abbia inteso
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lui/lei/Lei abbia inteso
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noi abbiamo inteso
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voi abbiate inteso
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loro abbiano inteso
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intendere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

intendere condizionale presente

io intenderei
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tu intenderesti
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lui/lei/Lei intenderebbe
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noi intenderemmo
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voi intendereste
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loro intenderebbero
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intendere condizionale passato

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


intendere imperativo

tu intendi
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noi intendiamo
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voi intendete
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intendere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei intenda
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Che lui/lei intenda
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Che loro intendano
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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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