Imperative mood Share Copied!
The imperative mood is used for direct commands, requests, or instructions, without an explicit subject. For example: 'Walk,' 'Sit,' 'Help.'
Grammatica: Gebiedende wijs
A1 Dutch Imperative affirmative
Level: A1
Module 6: De stad en het dorp (The city and the village)
Lesson 43: Routebeschrijving vragen en geven (Asking for and giving directions)
Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes
Audio and video
- In Dutch, the imperative is often used without a subject and is a direct form of command or request.
| Persoon/Werkwoord | Gebiedende Wijs (Bevel) |
|---|---|
| Ik (ik loop) | |
| Jij (jij loopt) | Loop! |
| Hij/Zij (hij loopt) | Loop! |
| Wij (wij lopen) | |
| Jullie (jullie lopen) | Loop! |
| Zij (zij lopen) |
Exceptions!
- For some irregular verbs, such as 'zijn,' the forms change, as in 'Be quiet!' for 'be.'
- Sometimes the infinitive can also be used, such as "To wait!"
