Subjunctive Mood

Definition

The subjunctive mood is a grammatical mood used to express doubt, uncertainty, or hypothetical situations. It is often used in dependent clauses and after certain verbs.

Related terms

Indicative Mood: The indicative mood is used to state facts or ask questions. It is the most common mood in Latin.

Imperative Mood: The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests. It tells someone what to do.

Conditional Mood: The conditional mood is used to express actions that would happen under certain conditions. It often involves "if" statements.