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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 limato le unghie con cura. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
limare : to file
li||re : (accento grave)

indicativo limare. Indicative mood of the verb limare


Tempo semplice

limare presente

io limo
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tu limi
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lui/lei/Lei lima
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noi limiamo
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voi limate
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loro limano
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Tempo semplice

limare imperfetto

io limavo
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tu limavi
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lui/lei/Lei limava
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noi limavamo
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voi limavate
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loro limavano
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Tempo semplice

limare futuro semplice

io limerò
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tu limerai
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lui/lei/Lei limerà
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noi limeremo
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voi limerete
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loro limeranno
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Tempo semplice

limare passato remoto

io limai
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tu limasti
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lui/lei/Lei limò
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noi limammo
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voi limaste
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loro limarono
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Tempo composto

limare futuro anteriore

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

limare passato prossimo

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

limare trapassato prossimo

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

limare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

limare congiuntivo presente

io limi
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tu limi
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lui/lei/Lei limi
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noi limiamo
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voi limiate
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loro limino
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Tempo semplice

limare congiuntivo imperfetto

io limassi
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tu limassi
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lui/lei/Lei limasse
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noi limassimo
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voi limaste
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loro limassero
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Tempo composto

limare congiuntivo passato

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

limare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

limare condizionale presente

io limerei
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tu limeresti
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lui/lei/Lei limerebbe
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noi limeremmo
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voi limereste
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loro limerebbero
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Tempo composto

limare condizionale passato

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


limare imperativo

tu lima
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noi limiamo
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voi limate
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limare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei limi
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Che lui/lei limi
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Che loro limino
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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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