Subjunctive in Indirect Speech and Reported Speech — Advanced Subjunctive — Congiuntivo Avanzato (B2)

Advanced Subjunctive — Congiuntivo Avanzato·Subjunctive in Indirect Speech and Reported Speech

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Rule reminder

In indirect speech (discorso indiretto), the subjunctive is often used in literary and formal Italian when the main verb expresses doubt, opinion, or emotion: 'Ha detto che partisse subito' (literary) vs 'Ha detto che è partito' (factual report). Indirect questions after verbs like 'chiedere', 'domandare', 'non sapere' can use subjunctive in elevated registers.

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