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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.
È stato lodato per il suo coraggio. (Umberto Eco, Il nome della rosa)
lodare : to praise
lo||re : (accento grave)

indicativo lodare. Indicative mood of the verb lodare


Tempo semplice

lodare presente

io lodo
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tu lodi
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lui/lei/Lei loda
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noi lodiamo
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voi lodate
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loro lodano
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Tempo semplice

lodare imperfetto

io lodavo
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tu lodavi
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lui/lei/Lei lodava
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noi lodavamo
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voi lodavate
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loro lodavano
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Tempo semplice

lodare futuro semplice

io loderò
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tu loderai
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lui/lei/Lei loderà
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noi loderemo
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voi loderete
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loro loderanno
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Tempo semplice

lodare passato remoto

io lodai
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tu lodasti
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lui/lei/Lei lodò
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noi lodammo
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voi lodaste
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loro lodarono
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Tempo composto

lodare futuro anteriore

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

lodare passato prossimo

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

lodare trapassato prossimo

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

lodare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

lodare congiuntivo presente

io lodi
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tu lodi
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lui/lei/Lei lodi
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noi lodiamo
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voi lodiate
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loro lodino
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Tempo semplice

lodare congiuntivo imperfetto

io lodassi
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tu lodassi
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lui/lei/Lei lodasse
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noi lodassimo
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voi lodaste
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loro lodassero
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Tempo composto

lodare congiuntivo passato

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

lodare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

lodare condizionale presente

io loderei
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tu loderesti
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lui/lei/Lei loderebbe
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noi loderemmo
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voi lodereste
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loro loderebbero
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Tempo composto

lodare condizionale passato

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


lodare imperativo

tu loda
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noi lodiamo
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voi lodate
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lodare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei lodi
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Che lui/lei lodi
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Che loro lodino
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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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