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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 rigato la superficie con un coltello. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
rigare : to rule
ri||re : (accento grave)

indicativo rigare. Indicative mood of the verb rigare


Tempo semplice

rigare presente

io rigo
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tu righi
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lui/lei/Lei riga
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noi righiamo
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voi rigate
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loro rigano
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rigare imperfetto

io rigavo
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tu rigavi
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lui/lei/Lei rigava
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noi rigavamo
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voi rigavate
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loro rigavano
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Tempo semplice

rigare futuro semplice

io righerò
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tu righerai
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lui/lei/Lei righerà
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noi righeremo
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voi righerete
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loro righeranno
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Tempo semplice

rigare passato remoto

io rigai
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tu rigasti
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lui/lei/Lei rigò
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noi rigammo
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voi rigaste
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loro rigarono
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Tempo composto

rigare futuro anteriore

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

rigare passato prossimo

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

rigare trapassato prossimo

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

rigare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

rigare congiuntivo presente

io righi
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tu righi
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lui/lei/Lei righi
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noi righiamo
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voi righiate
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loro righino
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Tempo semplice

rigare congiuntivo imperfetto

io rigassi
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tu rigassi
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lui/lei/Lei rigasse
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noi rigassimo
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voi rigaste
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loro rigassero
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Tempo composto

rigare congiuntivo passato

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

rigare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

rigare condizionale presente

io righerei
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tu righeresti
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lui/lei/Lei righerebbe
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noi righeremmo
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voi righereste
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loro righerebbero
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Tempo composto

rigare condizionale passato

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


rigare imperativo

tu riga
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noi righiamo
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voi rigate
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rigare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei righi
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Che lui/lei righi
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Che loro righino
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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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