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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.
Loro oscillano tra due decisioni. (Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia)
oscillare : to oscillate
o|scil||re : (accento grave)

indicativo oscillare. Indicative mood of the verb oscillare


Tempo semplice

oscillare presente

io oscillo
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tu oscilli
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lui/lei/Lei oscilla
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noi oscilliamo
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voi oscillate
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loro oscillano
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Tempo semplice

oscillare imperfetto

io oscillavo
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tu oscillavi
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lui/lei/Lei oscillava
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noi oscillavamo
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voi oscillavate
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loro oscillavano
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Tempo semplice

oscillare futuro semplice

io oscillerò
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tu oscillerai
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lui/lei/Lei oscillerà
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noi oscilleremo
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voi oscillerete
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loro oscilleranno
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Tempo semplice

oscillare passato remoto

io oscillai
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tu oscillasti
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lui/lei/Lei oscillò
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noi oscillammo
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voi oscillaste
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loro oscillarono
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Tempo composto

oscillare futuro anteriore

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

oscillare passato prossimo

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

oscillare trapassato prossimo

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

oscillare trapassato remoto

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


Tempo semplice

oscillare congiuntivo presente

io oscilli
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tu oscilli
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lui/lei/Lei oscilli
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noi oscilliamo
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voi oscilliate
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loro oscillino
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Tempo semplice

oscillare congiuntivo imperfetto

io oscillassi
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tu oscillassi
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lui/lei/Lei oscillasse
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noi oscillassimo
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voi oscillaste
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loro oscillassero
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Tempo composto

oscillare congiuntivo passato

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

oscillare congiuntivo trapassato

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


Tempo semplice

oscillare condizionale presente

io oscillerei
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tu oscilleresti
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lui/lei/Lei oscillerebbe
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noi oscilleremmo
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voi oscillereste
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loro oscillerebbero
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Tempo composto

oscillare condizionale passato

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


oscillare imperativo

tu oscilla
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noi oscilliamo
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voi oscillate
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oscillare congiuntivo esortativo

Lei oscilli
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Che lui/lei oscilli
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Che loro oscillino
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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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