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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.
Ho richiesto un permesso. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
verbo irregolare
richiedere : to request again, to demand, to require
ri|chiè|de|re : (accento grave)

indicativo richiedere. Indicative mood of the verb richiedere


Tempo semplice

richiedere presente

io richiedo
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tu richiedi
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lui/lei/Lei richiede
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noi richiediamo
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voi richiedete
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loro richiedono
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Tempo semplice

richiedere imperfetto

io richiedevo
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tu richiedevi
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lui/lei/Lei richiedeva
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noi richiedevamo
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voi richiedevate
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loro richiedevano
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Tempo semplice

richiedere futuro semplice

io richiederò
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tu richiederai
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lui/lei/Lei richiederà
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noi richiederemo
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voi richiederete
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loro richiederanno
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Tempo semplice

richiedere passato remoto

io richiesi
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tu richiedesti
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lui/lei/Lei richiese
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noi richiedemmo
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voi richiedeste
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loro richiesero
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Tempo composto

richiedere futuro anteriore

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

richiedere passato prossimo

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

richiedere trapassato prossimo

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

richiedere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

richiedere congiuntivo presente

io richieda
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tu richieda
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lui/lei/Lei richieda
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noi richiediamo
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voi richiediate
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loro richiedano
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Tempo semplice

richiedere congiuntivo imperfetto

io richiedessi
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tu richiedessi
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lui/lei/Lei richiedesse
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noi richiedessimo
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voi richiedeste
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loro richiedessero
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Tempo composto

richiedere congiuntivo passato

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

richiedere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

richiedere condizionale presente

io richiederei
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tu richiederesti
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lui/lei/Lei richiederebbe
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noi richiederemmo
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voi richiedereste
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loro richiederebbero
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Tempo composto

richiedere condizionale passato

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


richiedere imperativo

tu richiedi
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noi richiediamo
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voi richiedete
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richiedere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei richieda
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Che lui/lei richieda
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Che loro richiedano
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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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