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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.
L’acqua è gelata durante la notte. (Luigi Pirandello, Il Fu Mattia Pascal)
gelare : to freeze
ge||re : (accento grave)

indicativo gelare. Indicative mood of the verb gelare


Tempo semplice

gelare presente

io gelo
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tu geli
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lui/lei/Lei gela
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noi geliamo
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voi gelate
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loro gelano
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Tempo semplice

gelare imperfetto

io gelavo
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tu gelavi
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lui/lei/Lei gelava
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noi gelavamo
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voi gelavate
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loro gelavano
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Tempo semplice

gelare futuro semplice

io gelerò
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tu gelerai
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lui/lei/Lei gelerà
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noi geleremo
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voi gelerete
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loro geleranno
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Tempo semplice

gelare passato remoto

io gelai
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tu gelasti
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lui/lei/Lei gelò
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noi gelammo
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voi gelaste
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loro gelarono
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Tempo composto

gelare futuro anteriore

io sarò gelato(a)
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tu sarai gelato(a)
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lui/lei/Lei sarà gelato(a)
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noi saremo gelati(e)
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voi sarete gelati(e)
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loro saranno gelati(e)
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Tempo composto

gelare passato prossimo

io sono gelato(a)
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tu sei gelato(a)
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lui/lei/Lei è gelato(a)
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noi siamo gelati(e)
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voi siete gelati(e)
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loro sono gelati(e)
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Tempo composto

gelare trapassato prossimo

io ero gelato(a)
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tu eri gelato(a)
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lui/lei/Lei era gelato(a)
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noi eravamo gelati(e)
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voi eravate gelati(e)
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loro erano gelati(e)
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Tempo composto

gelare trapassato remoto

io fui gelato(a)
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tu fosti gelato(a)
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lui/lei/Lei fu gelato(a)
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noi fummo gelati(e)
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voi foste gelati(e)
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loro furono gelati(e)
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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 gelare. Subjunctive mood of the verb gelare


Tempo semplice

gelare congiuntivo presente

io geli
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tu geli
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lui/lei/Lei geli
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noi geliamo
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voi geliate
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loro gelino
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Tempo semplice

gelare congiuntivo imperfetto

io gelassi
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tu gelassi
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lui/lei/Lei gelasse
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noi gelassimo
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voi gelaste
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loro gelassero
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Tempo composto

gelare congiuntivo passato

io sia gelato(a)
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tu sia gelato(a)
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lui/lei/Lei sia gelato(a)
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noi siamo gelati(e)
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voi siate gelati(e)
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loro siano gelati(e)
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Tempo composto

gelare congiuntivo trapassato

io fossi gelato(a)
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tu fossi gelato(a)
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lui/lei/Lei fosse gelato(a)
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noi fossimo gelati(e)
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voi foste gelati(e)
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loro fossero gelati(e)
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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 gelare. Conditional mood of the verb gelare


Tempo semplice

gelare condizionale presente

io gelerei
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tu geleresti
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lui/lei/Lei gelerebbe
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noi geleremmo
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voi gelereste
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loro gelerebbero
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Tempo composto

gelare condizionale passato

io sarei gelato(a)
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tu saresti gelato(a)
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lui/lei/Lei sarebbe gelato(a)
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noi saremmo gelati(e)
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voi sareste gelati(e)
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loro sarebbero gelati(e)
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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 gelare. Imperative mood of the verb gelare


gelare imperativo

tu gela
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noi geliamo
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voi gelate
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gelare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei geli
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Che lui/lei geli
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Che loro gelino
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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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