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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 saputo la verità. (Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia)
verbo irregolare
sapere : to know
sa||re : (accento acuto)

indicativo sapere. Indicative mood of the verb sapere


Tempo semplice

sapere presente

io so
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tu sai
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lui/lei/Lei sa
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noi sappiamo
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voi sapete
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loro sanno
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Tempo semplice

sapere imperfetto

io sapevo
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tu sapevi
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lui/lei/Lei sapeva
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noi sapevamo
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voi sapevate
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loro sapevano
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Tempo semplice

sapere futuro semplice

io saprò
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tu saprai
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lui/lei/Lei saprà
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noi sapremo
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voi saprete
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loro sapranno
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Tempo semplice

sapere passato remoto

io seppi
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tu sapesti
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lui/lei/Lei seppe
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noi sapemmo
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voi sapeste
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loro seppero
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Tempo composto

sapere futuro anteriore

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

sapere passato prossimo

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

sapere trapassato prossimo

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

sapere trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

sapere congiuntivo presente

io sappia
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tu sappia
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lui/lei/Lei sappia
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noi sappiamo
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voi sappiate
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loro sappiano
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Tempo semplice

sapere congiuntivo imperfetto

io sapessi
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tu sapessi
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lui/lei/Lei sapesse
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noi sapessimo
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voi sapeste
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loro sapessero
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Tempo composto

sapere congiuntivo passato

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

sapere congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

sapere condizionale presente

io saprei
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tu sapresti
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lui/lei/Lei saprebbe
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noi sapremmo
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voi sapreste
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loro saprebbero
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Tempo composto

sapere condizionale passato

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


sapere imperativo

tu sappi
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noi sappiamo
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voi sapete
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sapere congiuntivo esortativo

Lei sappia
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Che lui/lei sappia
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Che loro sappiano
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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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