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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 intertenuto il pubblico con storie affascinanti. (Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia)
verbo irregolare
intertenere : to entertain, to amuse
in|ter|te||re : (accento acuto)

indicativo intertenere. Indicative mood of the verb intertenere


Tempo semplice

intertenere presente

io intertengo
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tu intertieni
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lui/lei/Lei intertiene
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noi interteniamo
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voi intertenete
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loro intertengono
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Tempo semplice

intertenere imperfetto

io intertenevo
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tu intertenevi
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lui/lei/Lei interteneva
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noi intertenevamo
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voi intertenevate
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loro intertenevano
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Tempo semplice

intertenere futuro semplice

io interterrò
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tu interterrai
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lui/lei/Lei interterrà
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noi interterremo
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voi interterrete
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loro interterranno
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Tempo semplice

intertenere passato remoto

io intertenni, intertenetti
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tu intertenesti
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lui/lei/Lei intertenne
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noi intertenemmo
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voi interteneste
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loro intertennero
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Tempo composto

intertenere futuro anteriore

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

intertenere passato prossimo

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

intertenere trapassato prossimo

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

intertenere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

intertenere congiuntivo presente

io intertenga
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tu intertenga
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lui/lei/Lei intertenga
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noi interteniamo
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voi interteniate
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loro intertengano
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Tempo semplice

intertenere congiuntivo imperfetto

io intertenessi
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tu intertenessi
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lui/lei/Lei intertenesse
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noi intertenessimo
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voi interteneste
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loro intertenessero
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Tempo composto

intertenere congiuntivo passato

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

intertenere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

intertenere condizionale presente

io interterrei
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tu interterresti
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lui/lei/Lei interterrebbe
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noi interterremmo
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voi interterreste
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loro interterrebbero
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Tempo composto

intertenere condizionale passato

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


intertenere imperativo

tu intertieni
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noi interteniamo
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voi intertenete
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intertenere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei intertenga
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Che lui/lei intertenga
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Che loro intertengano
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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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