dovere present subjunctive conjugation
Dovere (to have to/must) in the present subjunctive: debba, debba, debba, dobbiamo, dobbiate, debbano.
Congiuntivo presente Present subjunctive
| io | regular: dova |
|---|---|
| tu | regular: dova |
| lui/lei | regular: dova |
| noi | regular: doviamo |
| voi | regular: doviate |
| loro | regular: dovano |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present subjunctive
The congiuntivo presente follows che after opinions, wishes, doubt and emotion: “Penso che sia vero.”
How it is formed
Regular endings: -are → i, i, i, iamo, iate, ino; -ere/-ire → a, a, a, iamo, iate, ano. The three singular forms are identical, so the subject pronoun is often kept.
Dovere is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give dova, dova, dova, doviamo, doviate, dovano.
Dovere in a sentence
- Devo studiare stasera.I have to study tonight.
- Ieri ho dovuto lavorare fino a tardi.Yesterday I had to work late.
Modal verb, irregular; auxiliary matches the dependent infinitive's usual auxiliary.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of dovere?
Dovere in the Italian present subjunctive: io debba, tu debba, lui/lei debba, noi dobbiamo, voi dobbiate, loro debbano.
Is dovere irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: io debba (regular would be dova); tu debba (regular would be dova); lui/lei debba (regular would be dova); noi dobbiamo (regular would be doviamo); voi dobbiate (regular would be doviate); loro debbano (regular would be dovano).
When do you use the Italian present subjunctive?
The congiuntivo presente follows che after opinions, wishes, doubt and emotion: “Penso che sia vero.”
How is the present subjunctive formed?
Regular endings: -are → i, i, i, iamo, iate, ino; -ere/-ire → a, a, a, iamo, iate, ano. The three singular forms are identical, so the subject pronoun is often kept.
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