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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 camminato lungo la spiaggia al tramonto. (Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia)
camminare : to walk
cam|mi||re : (accento grave)

indicativo camminare. Indicative mood of the verb camminare


Tempo semplice

camminare presente

io cammino
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tu cammini
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lui/lei/Lei cammina
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noi camminiamo
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voi camminate
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loro camminano
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Tempo semplice

camminare imperfetto

io camminavo
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tu camminavi
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lui/lei/Lei camminava
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noi camminavamo
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voi camminavate
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loro camminavano
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Tempo semplice

camminare futuro semplice

io camminerò
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tu camminerai
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lui/lei/Lei camminerà
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noi cammineremo
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voi camminerete
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loro cammineranno
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Tempo semplice

camminare passato remoto

io camminai
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tu camminasti
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lui/lei/Lei camminò
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noi camminammo
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voi camminaste
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loro camminarono
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Tempo composto

camminare futuro anteriore

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

camminare passato prossimo

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

camminare trapassato prossimo

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

camminare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

camminare congiuntivo presente

io cammini
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tu cammini
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lui/lei/Lei cammini
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noi camminiamo
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voi camminiate
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loro camminino
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Tempo semplice

camminare congiuntivo imperfetto

io camminassi
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tu camminassi
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lui/lei/Lei camminasse
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noi camminassimo
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voi camminaste
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loro camminassero
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Tempo composto

camminare congiuntivo passato

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

camminare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

camminare condizionale presente

io camminerei
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tu cammineresti
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lui/lei/Lei camminerebbe
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noi cammineremmo
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voi camminereste
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loro camminerebbero
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Tempo composto

camminare condizionale passato

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


camminare imperativo

tu cammina
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noi camminiamo
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voi camminate
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camminare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei cammini
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Che lui/lei cammini
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Che loro camminino
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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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