Imperativ (Imperative)

The Imperativ is used to give commands, instructions, or requests. It is typically used in direct speech when telling someone to do something.

Mood:

The Imperativ is used with the imperative mood, which is used for giving commands or requests.

• Mood: Imperative (expresses commands, requests, or instructions)

Usage:

• To give commands: Luk døren! (Close the door!)
• To make requests: Kom her. (Come here.)
• To give instructions or directions: Gå ligeud. (Go straight ahead.)

Formation:

The Imperativ is typically formed by using the verb’s stem. For regular verbs, this usually means removing the -e from the infinitive. There is no subject in the imperative form.

Regular Verb Conjugation:

Verb Type	Example Verb	Imperative Form
-ARE Verbs	at tale (to speak)	Tal!
-ERE Verbs	at skrive (to write)	Skriv!
-IRE Verbs	at spise (to eat)	Spis!

Irregular Verbs:

Some verbs have irregular imperative forms. Examples include:

• Være (to be): vær!
• Gå (to go): gå!
• Kom (to come): kom!

Negative Commands:

To form a negative command, simply add ikke (not) before the verb:

• Gå ikke! (Don’t go!)
• Tal ikke så højt. (Don’t speak so loudly.)

Common Commands:

• Lyt! (Listen!)
• Kom her! (Come here!)
• Luk vinduet! (Close the window!)

Examples:

• Spis din mad! (Eat your food!)
• Luk døren, når du går. (Close the door when you leave.)
• Kom med mig. (Come with me.)