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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.
Ho terminato il lavoro in tempo. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
terminare : to finish
ter|mi||re : (accento grave)

indicativo terminare. Indicative mood of the verb terminare


Tempo semplice

terminare presente

io termino
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tu termini
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lui/lei/Lei termina
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noi terminiamo
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voi terminate
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loro terminano
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Tempo semplice

terminare imperfetto

io terminavo
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tu terminavi
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lui/lei/Lei terminava
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noi terminavamo
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voi terminavate
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loro terminavano
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Tempo semplice

terminare futuro semplice

io terminerò
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tu terminerai
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lui/lei/Lei terminerà
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noi termineremo
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voi terminerete
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loro termineranno
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Tempo semplice

terminare passato remoto

io terminai
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tu terminasti
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lui/lei/Lei terminò
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noi terminammo
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voi terminaste
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loro terminarono
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Tempo composto

terminare futuro anteriore

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

terminare passato prossimo

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

terminare trapassato prossimo

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

terminare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

terminare congiuntivo presente

io termini
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tu termini
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lui/lei/Lei termini
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noi terminiamo
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voi terminiate
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loro terminino
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Tempo semplice

terminare congiuntivo imperfetto

io terminassi
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tu terminassi
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lui/lei/Lei terminasse
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noi terminassimo
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voi terminaste
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loro terminassero
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Tempo composto

terminare congiuntivo passato

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

terminare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

terminare condizionale presente

io terminerei
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tu termineresti
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lui/lei/Lei terminerebbe
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noi termineremmo
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voi terminereste
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loro terminerebbero
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Tempo composto

terminare condizionale passato

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


terminare imperativo

tu termina
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noi terminiamo
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voi terminate
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terminare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei termini
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Che lui/lei termini
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Che loro terminino
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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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