Imperative: A request or instruction form, usually the verb stem: , .
Instructions
The imperative gives a request or instruction. Usually use the stem without a subject: , , , . It is the same for one or several listeners. Add politely or familiarly. is irregular: .
Put before a location phrase or after a simple object: , . With a separable verb put the particle at the end: , . A polite subject can be added: .
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Come here, please. | ||
| Come here, please. | ||
| Look at the cat. | ||
| Look at the cat. | ||
| Read the rules, please. | ||
| Read the rules, please. | ||
| Write a message. | ||
| Write a message. | ||
| Give me paper. | ||
| Give me paper. | ||
| Be calm, Max. | ||
| Be calm, Max. | ||
| Get up, please. | ||
| Get up, please. | ||
| Do not sit on the computer. | ||
| Do not sit on the computer. | ||
Kom hier, alsjeblieft.Come here, please.
Kijk naar de kat.Look at the cat.
Lees de regels, alstublieft.Read the rules, please.
Schrijf een bericht.Write a message.
Geef me papier.Give me paper.
Wees rustig, Max.Be calm, Max.
Sta op, alsjeblieft.Get up, please.
Zit niet op de computer.Do not sit on the computer.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
, .
Come here, please.
.
Look at the cat.
, .
Read the rules, please.
.
Write a message.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
hier, alsjeblieft.
Come here, please.
naar de kat.
Look at the cat.
de regels, alstublieft.
Read the rules, please.
een bericht.
Write a message.
me papier.
Give me paper.
rustig, Max.
Be calm, Max.
Sta , alsjeblieft.
Get up, please.
Zit op de computer.
Do not sit on the computer.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
de regels, alstublieft.
Read the rules, please.
een bericht.
Write a message.
me papier.
Give me paper.
rustig, Max.
Be calm, Max.
Sta , alsjeblieft.
Get up, please.
Zit op de computer.
Do not sit on the computer.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
Come here, please.
Look at the cat.
Read the rules, please.
Write a message.
Give me paper.
Be calm, Max.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
Come here, please.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
Come here, please.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
Look at the cat.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
Look at the cat.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
Read the rules, please.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
Read the rules, please.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
Write a message.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
Write a message.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
