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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 mantenuto l’edificio in buono stato. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
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manutenere : to maintain, to upkeep
ma|nu|te||re : (accento acuto)

indicativo manutenere. Indicative mood of the verb manutenere


Tempo semplice

manutenere presente

io manutengo
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tu manutieni
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lui/lei/Lei manutiene
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noi manuteniamo
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voi manutenete
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loro manutengono
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Tempo semplice

manutenere imperfetto

io manutenevo
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tu manutenevi
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lui/lei/Lei manuteneva
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noi manutenevamo
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voi manutenevate
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loro manutenevano
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Tempo semplice

manutenere futuro semplice

io manuterrò
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tu manuterrai
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lui/lei/Lei manuterrà
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noi manuterremo
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voi manuterrete
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loro manuterranno
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Tempo semplice

manutenere passato remoto

io manutenni, manutenetti
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tu manutenesti
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lui/lei/Lei manutenne
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noi manutenemmo
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voi manuteneste
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loro manutennero
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Tempo composto

manutenere futuro anteriore

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

manutenere passato prossimo

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

manutenere trapassato prossimo

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

manutenere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

manutenere congiuntivo presente

io manutenga
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tu manutenga
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lui/lei/Lei manutenga
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noi manuteniamo
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voi manuteniate
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loro manutengano
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Tempo semplice

manutenere congiuntivo imperfetto

io manutenessi
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tu manutenessi
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lui/lei/Lei manutenesse
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noi manutenessimo
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voi manuteneste
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loro manutenessero
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Tempo composto

manutenere congiuntivo passato

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

manutenere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

manutenere condizionale presente

io manuterrei
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tu manuterresti
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lui/lei/Lei manuterrebbe
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noi manuterremmo
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voi manuterreste
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loro manuterrebbero
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Tempo composto

manutenere condizionale passato

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


manutenere imperativo

tu manutieni
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noi manuteniamo
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voi manutenete
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manutenere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei manutenga
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Che lui/lei manutenga
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Che loro manutengano
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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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