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io prendessi

took

→ prendere
prend to take, to catch + essi 1st/2nd person singular imperfect subjunctive
verb · 1st-person singular / 2nd-person singular, imperfect tense Rare #39,852
took Used in a subjunctive clause, often after expressions of doubt or desire, or in an if-clause.
IT: Se prendessi l'autobus, arriverei in orario.
EN: If I took the bus, I’d arrive on time.
Conjugation of prendere
Subjunctive imperfect
SingularPlural
First prendessi prendessimo
Second prendessi —

Se la uccidessi e le prendessi gli occhi, non potrei più suonare.

If I were to kill her and take her eyes, I would no longer be able to play.

— Andhadhun (2018)

Se non le prendessi, dopo quanto tempo dovrei morire?

If I didn't take them, how long would it be before I died?

— The Orphanage (2007)

Credi che a qualcuno dispiacerebbe se lo prendessi, come ricordo?

Do you think anyone would mind if I took this as a souvenir?

— Conclave (2024)

Io vorrei che tu rimanessi e che ti prendessi cura di noi.

I wish you would stay and take care of us.

— The Orphanage (2007)

Sai, preferirei che li prendessi e che fossi onesto con me!

You know, I'd rather you take them and be honest with me!

— American Gangster (2007)