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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.
Le onde lambivano dolcemente la spiaggia. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
lambire : to lick
lam||re : (accento grave)

indicativo lambire. Indicative mood of the verb lambire


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Presente lambire

io lambisco
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tu lambisci
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lui/lei/Lei lambisce
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noi lambiamo
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voi lambite
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loro lambiscono
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Imperfetto lambire

io lambivo
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tu lambivi
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lui/lei/Lei lambiva
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noi lambivamo
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voi lambivate
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loro lambivano
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Futuro semplice lambire

io lambirò
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tu lambirai
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lui/lei/Lei lambirà
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noi lambiremo
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voi lambirete
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loro lambiranno
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Passato remoto lambire

io lambii
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tu lambisti
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lui/lei/Lei lambì
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noi lambimmo
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voi lambiste
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loro lambirono
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Futuro anteriore lambire

io avrò lambito
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tu avrai lambito
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lui/lei/Lei avrà lambito
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noi avremo lambito
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voi avrete lambito
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loro avranno lambito
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Passato prossimo lambire

io ho lambito
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tu hai lambito
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lui/lei/Lei ha lambito
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noi abbiamo lambito
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voi avete lambito
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loro hanno lambito
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Trapassato prossimo lambire

io avevo lambito
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tu avevi lambito
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lui/lei/Lei aveva lambito
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noi avevamo lambito
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voi avevate lambito
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loro avevano lambito
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Trapassato remoto lambire

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


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Congiuntivo presente lambire

io lambisca
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tu lambisca
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lui/lei/Lei lambisca
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noi lambiamo
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voi lambiate
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loro lambiscano
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Congiuntivo imperfetto lambire

io lambissi
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tu lambissi
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lui/lei/Lei lambisse
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noi lambissimo
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voi lambiste
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loro lambissero
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Congiuntivo passato lambire

io abbia lambito
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tu abbia lambito
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lui/lei/Lei abbia lambito
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noi abbiamo lambito
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voi abbiate lambito
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loro abbiano lambito
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Congiuntivo trapassato lambire

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


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Condizionale presente lambire

io lambirei
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tu lambiresti
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lui/lei/Lei lambirebbe
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noi lambiremmo
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voi lambireste
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loro lambirebbero
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Condizionale passato lambire

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


Imperativo lambire

tu lambisci
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noi lambiamo
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voi lambite
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Congiuntivo lambire

Lei lambisca
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Che lui/lei lambisca
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Che loro lambiscano
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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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