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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.
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verbo irregolare
rodere : to gnaw, to corrode
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indicativo rodere. Indicative mood of the verb rodere


Tempo semplice

rodere presente

io rodo
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tu rodi
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lui/lei/Lei rode
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noi rodiamo
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voi rodete
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loro rodono
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Tempo semplice

rodere imperfetto

io rodevo
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tu rodevi
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lui/lei/Lei rodeva
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noi rodevamo
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voi rodevate
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loro rodevano
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Tempo semplice

rodere futuro semplice

io roderò
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tu roderai
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lui/lei/Lei roderà
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noi roderemo
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voi roderete
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loro roderanno
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Tempo semplice

rodere passato remoto

io rosi
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tu rodesti
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lui/lei/Lei rose
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noi rodemmo
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voi rodeste
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loro rosero
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Tempo composto

rodere futuro anteriore

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

rodere passato prossimo

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

rodere trapassato prossimo

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

rodere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

rodere congiuntivo presente

io roda
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tu roda
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lui/lei/Lei roda
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noi rodiamo
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voi rodiate
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loro rodano
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Tempo semplice

rodere congiuntivo imperfetto

io rodessi
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tu rodessi
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lui/lei/Lei rodesse
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noi rodessimo
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voi rodeste
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loro rodessero
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Tempo composto

rodere congiuntivo passato

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

rodere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

rodere condizionale presente

io roderei
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tu roderesti
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lui/lei/Lei roderebbe
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noi roderemmo
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voi rodereste
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loro roderebbero
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Tempo composto

rodere condizionale passato

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


rodere imperativo

tu rodi
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noi rodiamo
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voi rodete
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rodere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei roda
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Che lui/lei roda
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Che loro rodano
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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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