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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.
Il villain ha rapito la principessa. (Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi)
rapire : to kidnap, to seize
ra||re : (accento grave)

indicativo rapire. Indicative mood of the verb rapire


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Presente rapire

io rapisco
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tu rapisci
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lui/lei/Lei rapisce
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noi rapiamo
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voi rapite
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loro rapiscono
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Imperfetto rapire

io rapivo
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tu rapivi
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lui/lei/Lei rapiva
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noi rapivamo
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voi rapivate
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loro rapivano
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Futuro semplice rapire

io rapirò
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tu rapirai
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lui/lei/Lei rapirà
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noi rapiremo
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voi rapirete
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loro rapiranno
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Passato remoto rapire

io rapii
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tu rapisti
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lui/lei/Lei rapì
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noi rapimmo
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voi rapiste
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loro rapirono
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Futuro anteriore rapire

io avrò rapito
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tu avrai rapito
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lui/lei/Lei avrà rapito
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noi avremo rapito
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voi avrete rapito
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loro avranno rapito
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Passato prossimo rapire

io ho rapito
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tu hai rapito
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lui/lei/Lei ha rapito
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noi abbiamo rapito
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voi avete rapito
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loro hanno rapito
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Trapassato prossimo rapire

io avevo rapito
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tu avevi rapito
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lui/lei/Lei aveva rapito
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noi avevamo rapito
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voi avevate rapito
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loro avevano rapito
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Trapassato remoto rapire

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


Tempo semplice

Congiuntivo presente rapire

io rapisca
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tu rapisca
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lui/lei/Lei rapisca
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noi rapiamo
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voi rapiate
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loro rapiscano
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Congiuntivo imperfetto rapire

io rapissi
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tu rapissi
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lui/lei/Lei rapisse
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noi rapissimo
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voi rapiste
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loro rapissero
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Congiuntivo passato rapire

io abbia rapito
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tu abbia rapito
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lui/lei/Lei abbia rapito
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noi abbiamo rapito
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voi abbiate rapito
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loro abbiano rapito
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Congiuntivo trapassato rapire

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


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Condizionale presente rapire

io rapirei
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tu rapiresti
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lui/lei/Lei rapirebbe
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noi rapiremmo
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voi rapireste
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loro rapirebbero
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Condizionale passato rapire

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


Imperativo rapire

tu rapisci
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noi rapiamo
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voi rapite
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Congiuntivo rapire

Lei rapisca
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Che lui/lei rapisca
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Che loro rapiscano
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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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