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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.
Hanno legato insieme i due pezzi di corda. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
legare : to bind
le||re : (accento grave)

indicativo legare. Indicative mood of the verb legare


Tempo semplice

legare presente

io lego
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tu leghi
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lui/lei/Lei lega
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noi leghiamo
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voi legate
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loro legano
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Tempo semplice

legare imperfetto

io legavo
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tu legavi
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lui/lei/Lei legava
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noi legavamo
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voi legavate
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loro legavano
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Tempo semplice

legare futuro semplice

io legherò
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tu legherai
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lui/lei/Lei legherà
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noi legheremo
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voi legherete
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loro legheranno
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Tempo semplice

legare passato remoto

io legai
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tu legasti
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lui/lei/Lei legò
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noi legammo
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voi legaste
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loro legarono
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Tempo composto

legare futuro anteriore

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

legare passato prossimo

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

legare trapassato prossimo

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

legare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

legare congiuntivo presente

io leghi
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tu leghi
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lui/lei/Lei leghi
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noi leghiamo
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voi leghiate
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loro leghino
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Tempo semplice

legare congiuntivo imperfetto

io legassi
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tu legassi
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lui/lei/Lei legasse
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noi legassimo
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voi legaste
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loro legassero
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Tempo composto

legare congiuntivo passato

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

legare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

legare condizionale presente

io legherei
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tu legheresti
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lui/lei/Lei legherebbe
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noi legheremmo
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voi leghereste
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loro legherebbero
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Tempo composto

legare condizionale passato

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


legare imperativo

tu lega
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noi leghiamo
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voi legate
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legare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei leghi
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Che lui/lei leghi
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Che loro leghino
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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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