Several expressions in the first part of the sentence are followed by the Congiuntivo. In general, the following cluster can be found:
Preceding Expression + che + Expression with Congiuntivo
The Congiuntivo is used to express:
- a wish
- possibilities, insecurities as well as doubts
- feelings: happiness, fear, ...
- expressions of opinion
- expressions of one’s will
Example:
Italian |
English |
Ho paura che lui non lo capisca. |
I am afraid he does not understand. |
Spero che venga. |
I hope she will come. |
Se avessi soldi, mi comprerei una macchina. |
If I had money, I would buy a car. |
È contenta che ci sia. |
I am happy that she is here. |
È impossibile che non vada. |
It is impossible that he does not go (that it does not work). |
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