However three moods of a verb exist in Latin. The indicative mood expresses facts. The imperative mood expresses commands. The subjunctive expresses an element of uncertainty, often a wish, desire, doubt or hope.
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Lesson 9 – Subjunctive.
I am happy | Indicative |
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Be happy | Imperative |
I wish I were happy | Subjunctive |
What are the subjunctives in Latin list?
There are four subjunctives: present, imperfect, perfect, and pluperfect. There are no subjunctives in the future tense, which already incorporates an element of doubt.