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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 ornato la casa per le feste. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
ornare : to adorn
or||re : (accento grave)

indicativo ornare. Indicative mood of the verb ornare


Tempo semplice

ornare presente

io orno
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tu orni
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lui/lei/Lei orna
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noi orniamo
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voi ornate
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loro ornano
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Tempo semplice

ornare imperfetto

io ornavo
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tu ornavi
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lui/lei/Lei ornava
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noi ornavamo
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voi ornavate
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loro ornavano
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Tempo semplice

ornare futuro semplice

io ornerò
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tu ornerai
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lui/lei/Lei ornerà
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noi orneremo
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voi ornerete
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loro orneranno
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Tempo semplice

ornare passato remoto

io ornai
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tu ornasti
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lui/lei/Lei ornò
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noi ornammo
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voi ornaste
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loro ornarono
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Tempo composto

ornare futuro anteriore

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

ornare passato prossimo

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

ornare trapassato prossimo

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

ornare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

ornare congiuntivo presente

io orni
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tu orni
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lui/lei/Lei orni
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noi orniamo
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voi orniate
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loro ornino
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Tempo semplice

ornare congiuntivo imperfetto

io ornassi
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tu ornassi
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lui/lei/Lei ornasse
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noi ornassimo
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voi ornaste
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loro ornassero
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Tempo composto

ornare congiuntivo passato

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

ornare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

ornare condizionale presente

io ornerei
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tu orneresti
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lui/lei/Lei ornerebbe
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noi orneremmo
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voi ornereste
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loro ornerebbero
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Tempo composto

ornare condizionale passato

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


ornare imperativo

tu orna
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noi orniamo
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voi ornate
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ornare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei orni
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Che lui/lei orni
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Che loro ornino
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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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