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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 pulito e polito la superficie del tavolo. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
polire : to polish
po||re : (accento grave)

indicativo polire. Indicative mood of the verb polire


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Presente polire

io polisco
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tu polisci
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lui/lei/Lei polisce
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noi poliamo
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voi polite
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loro poliscono
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Imperfetto polire

io polivo
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tu polivi
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lui/lei/Lei poliva
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noi polivamo
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voi polivate
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loro polivano
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Tempo semplice

Futuro semplice polire

io polirò
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tu polirai
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lui/lei/Lei polirà
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noi poliremo
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voi polirete
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loro poliranno
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Tempo semplice

Passato remoto polire

io polii
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tu polisti
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lui/lei/Lei polì
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noi polimmo
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voi poliste
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loro polirono
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Tempo composto

Futuro anteriore polire

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

Passato prossimo polire

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

Trapassato prossimo polire

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

Trapassato remoto polire

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


Tempo semplice

Congiuntivo presente polire

io polisca
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tu polisca
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lui/lei/Lei polisca
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noi poliamo
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voi poliate
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loro poliscano
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Congiuntivo imperfetto polire

io polissi
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tu polissi
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lui/lei/Lei polisse
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noi polissimo
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voi poliste
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loro polissero
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Tempo composto

Congiuntivo passato polire

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

Congiuntivo trapassato polire

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


Tempo semplice

Condizionale presente polire

io polirei
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tu poliresti
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lui/lei/Lei polirebbe
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noi poliremmo
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voi polireste
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loro polirebbero
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Tempo composto

Condizionale passato polire

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


Imperativo polire

tu polisci
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noi poliamo
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voi polite
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Congiuntivo polire

Lei polisca
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Che lui/lei polisca
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Che loro poliscano
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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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