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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.
La puntura ha fatto pungere il dito. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
verbo irregolare
pungere : to sting, to prick
pùn|ge|re : (accento grave)

indicativo pungere. Indicative mood of the verb pungere


Tempo semplice

pungere presente

io pungo
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tu pungi
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lui/lei/Lei punge
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noi pungiamo
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voi pungete
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loro pungono
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Tempo semplice

pungere imperfetto

io pungevo
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tu pungevi
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lui/lei/Lei pungeva
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noi pungevamo
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voi pungevate
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loro pungevano
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Tempo semplice

pungere futuro semplice

io pungerò
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tu pungerai
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lui/lei/Lei pungerà
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noi pungeremo
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voi pungerete
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loro pungeranno
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Tempo semplice

pungere passato remoto

io punsi
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tu pungesti
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lui/lei/Lei punse
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noi pungemmo
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voi pungeste
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loro punsero
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Tempo composto

pungere futuro anteriore

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

pungere passato prossimo

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

pungere trapassato prossimo

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

pungere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

pungere congiuntivo presente

io punga
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tu punga
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lui/lei/Lei punga
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noi pungiamo
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voi pungiate
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loro pungano
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Tempo semplice

pungere congiuntivo imperfetto

io pungessi
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tu pungessi
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lui/lei/Lei pungesse
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noi pungessimo
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voi pungeste
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loro pungessero
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Tempo composto

pungere congiuntivo passato

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

pungere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

pungere condizionale presente

io pungerei
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tu pungeresti
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lui/lei/Lei pungerebbe
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noi pungeremmo
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voi pungereste
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loro pungerebbero
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Tempo composto

pungere condizionale passato

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


pungere imperativo

tu pungi
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noi pungiamo
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voi pungete
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pungere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei punga
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Che lui/lei punga
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Che loro pungano
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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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