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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 rubato la gioielleria la scorsa notte. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
rubare : to steal
ru||re : (accento grave)

indicativo rubare. Indicative mood of the verb rubare


Tempo semplice

rubare presente

io rubo
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tu rubi
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lui/lei/Lei ruba
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noi rubiamo
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voi rubate
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loro rubano
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Tempo semplice

rubare imperfetto

io rubavo
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tu rubavi
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lui/lei/Lei rubava
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noi rubavamo
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voi rubavate
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loro rubavano
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Tempo semplice

rubare futuro semplice

io ruberò
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tu ruberai
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lui/lei/Lei ruberà
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noi ruberemo
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voi ruberete
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loro ruberanno
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Tempo semplice

rubare passato remoto

io rubai
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tu rubasti
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lui/lei/Lei rubò
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noi rubammo
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voi rubaste
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loro rubarono
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Tempo composto

rubare futuro anteriore

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

rubare passato prossimo

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

rubare trapassato prossimo

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

rubare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

rubare congiuntivo presente

io rubi
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tu rubi
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lui/lei/Lei rubi
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noi rubiamo
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voi rubiate
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loro rubino
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Tempo semplice

rubare congiuntivo imperfetto

io rubassi
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tu rubassi
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lui/lei/Lei rubasse
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noi rubassimo
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voi rubaste
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loro rubassero
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Tempo composto

rubare congiuntivo passato

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

rubare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

rubare condizionale presente

io ruberei
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tu ruberesti
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lui/lei/Lei ruberebbe
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noi ruberemmo
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voi rubereste
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loro ruberebbero
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Tempo composto

rubare condizionale passato

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


rubare imperativo

tu ruba
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noi rubiamo
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voi rubate
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rubare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei rubi
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Che lui/lei rubi
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Che loro rubino
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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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