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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 pettinato i capelli con cura. (Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia)
pettinare : to comb
pet|ti||re : (accento grave)

indicativo pettinare. Indicative mood of the verb pettinare


Tempo semplice

pettinare presente

io pettino
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tu pettini
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lui/lei/Lei pettina
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noi pettiniamo
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voi pettinate
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loro pettinano
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pettinare imperfetto

io pettinavo
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tu pettinavi
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lui/lei/Lei pettinava
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noi pettinavamo
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voi pettinavate
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loro pettinavano
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Tempo semplice

pettinare futuro semplice

io pettinerò
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tu pettinerai
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lui/lei/Lei pettinerà
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noi pettineremo
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voi pettinerete
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loro pettineranno
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Tempo semplice

pettinare passato remoto

io pettinai
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tu pettinasti
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lui/lei/Lei pettinò
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noi pettinammo
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voi pettinaste
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loro pettinarono
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Tempo composto

pettinare futuro anteriore

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

pettinare passato prossimo

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

pettinare trapassato prossimo

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

pettinare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

pettinare congiuntivo presente

io pettini
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tu pettini
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lui/lei/Lei pettini
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noi pettiniamo
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voi pettiniate
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loro pettinino
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Tempo semplice

pettinare congiuntivo imperfetto

io pettinassi
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tu pettinassi
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lui/lei/Lei pettinasse
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noi pettinassimo
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voi pettinaste
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loro pettinassero
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Tempo composto

pettinare congiuntivo passato

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

pettinare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

pettinare condizionale presente

io pettinerei
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tu pettineresti
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lui/lei/Lei pettinerebbe
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noi pettineremmo
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voi pettinereste
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loro pettinerebbero
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Tempo composto

pettinare condizionale passato

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


pettinare imperativo

tu pettina
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noi pettiniamo
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voi pettinate
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pettinare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei pettini
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Che lui/lei pettini
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Che loro pettinino
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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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