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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.
Hanno postulato nuove teorie sulla materia. (Giosuè Carducci, Odi Barbare)
postulare : to postulate
po|stu||re : (accento grave)

indicativo postulare. Indicative mood of the verb postulare


Tempo semplice

postulare presente

io postulo
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tu postuli
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lui/lei/Lei postula
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noi postuliamo
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voi postulate
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loro postulano
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Tempo semplice

postulare imperfetto

io postulavo
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tu postulavi
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lui/lei/Lei postulava
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noi postulavamo
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voi postulavate
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loro postulavano
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Tempo semplice

postulare futuro semplice

io postulerò
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tu postulerai
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lui/lei/Lei postulerà
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noi postuleremo
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voi postulerete
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loro postuleranno
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Tempo semplice

postulare passato remoto

io postulai
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tu postulasti
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lui/lei/Lei postulò
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noi postulammo
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voi postulaste
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loro postularono
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Tempo composto

postulare futuro anteriore

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

postulare passato prossimo

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

postulare trapassato prossimo

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

postulare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

postulare congiuntivo presente

io postuli
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tu postuli
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lui/lei/Lei postuli
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noi postuliamo
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voi postuliate
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loro postulino
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Tempo semplice

postulare congiuntivo imperfetto

io postulassi
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tu postulassi
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lui/lei/Lei postulasse
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noi postulassimo
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voi postulaste
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loro postulassero
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Tempo composto

postulare congiuntivo passato

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

postulare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

postulare condizionale presente

io postulerei
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tu postuleresti
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lui/lei/Lei postulerebbe
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noi postuleremmo
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voi postulereste
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loro postulerebbero
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Tempo composto

postulare condizionale passato

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


postulare imperativo

tu postula
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noi postuliamo
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voi postulate
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postulare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei postuli
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Che lui/lei postuli
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Che loro postulino
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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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