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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.
Temo che non arriverà in tempo.
temere : to fear / to be afraid of
te||re : (accento grave)

indicativo temere. Indicative mood of the verb temere


Tempo semplice

Presente temere

io temo
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tu temi
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lui/lei/Lei teme
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noi temiamo
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voi temete
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loro temono
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Tempo semplice

Imperfetto temere

io temevo
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tu temevi
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lui/lei/Lei temeva
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noi temevamo
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voi temevate
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loro temevano
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Tempo semplice

Futuro semplice temere

io temerò
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tu temerai
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lui/lei/Lei temerà
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noi temeremo
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voi temerete
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loro temeranno
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Tempo semplice

Passato remoto temere

io temei
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tu temesti
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lui/lei/Lei temé
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noi tememmo
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voi temeste
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loro temerono
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Tempo composto

Futuro anteriore temere

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

Passato prossimo temere

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

Trapassato prossimo temere

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

Trapassato remoto temere

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


Tempo semplice

Congiuntivo presente temere

io tema
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tu tema
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lui/lei/Lei tema
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noi temiamo
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voi temiate
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loro temano
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Tempo semplice

Congiuntivo imperfetto temere

io temessi
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tu temessi
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lui/lei/Lei temesse
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noi temessimo
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voi temeste
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loro temessero
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Tempo composto

Congiuntivo passato temere

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

Congiuntivo trapassato temere

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


Tempo semplice

Condizionale presente temere

io temerei
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tu temeresti
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lui/lei/Lei temerebbe
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noi temeremmo
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voi temereste
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loro temerebbero
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Tempo composto

Condizionale passato temere

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


Imperativo temere

tu temi
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noi temiamo
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voi temete
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Congiuntivo temere

Lei tema
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Che lui/lei tema
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Che loro temano
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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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