SUBORDINATE COMPARATIVE CLAUSES WITH INDICATIVE

You are here: syntax > period > subordinate_clauses > comparative > indicative

The subordinate comparative clauses indicate a comparison with the supporting clause.

Example:
" Milano è ancora più bella di come mi ricordavo. "

When they express certainty the comparative clauses use the indicative mood.

Examples:
" Marco è più bravo di quanto credevo. "
In this example the majority comparative clause is built with the indicative.

" Anna è simpatica come mi avevano detto. "
In this example the equality comparative clause is built with the indicative.

" Questo vestito è meno caro di quanto pensavo. "
In this example the minority comparative clause is built with the indicative.

Note:
These clauses follow the rules of time concordance.

You are looking for a specific topic? Search the website with:

	Web italian-grammar.italianforyou.com