Imperative in Italian
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The modo imperativo (imperative mood) is one of the finite moods of the Italian grammar.
The imperativo is used with verbs expressing commands, orders, indications, advice and when a person tells another one what to do.
In its negative form the imperativo refers to a prohibition, thus meaning that something is forbidden.
Examples:
This mood can only be found in main clauses.
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It is the only mood which possesses only one tense: the present.
The imperative can only be found in the 2nd person singular (tu) and 2nd person plural (voi).
For all the other persons it is necessary to use the present tense of the subjunctive mood.
The first person singular (io) of this tense does not exist!
Regular verbs are conjugated as follows:
Example parlare (to speak)
Root | Ending | Example | Translation | |
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Io | / | / | / | / |
Tu | parl | a | Parla con loro | Talk to them |
Egli/Ella | parl | i | Parli con loro | Talk to them |
Noi | parl | iamo | Parliamo con loro | Let's talk to them |
Voi | parl | ate | Parlate con loro | Talk to them |
Essi/Esse | parl | ino | Parlino con loro | Talk to them |
Example credere (to believe)
Root | Ending | Example | Translation | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Io | / | / | / | / |
Tu | cred | i | Credici | Believe in it |
Egli/Ella | cred | a | Ci creda | Believe in it |
Noi | cred | iamo | Crediamoci | Let's believe in it |
Voi | cred | ete | Credeteci | Believe in it |
Essi/Esse | cred | ano | Ci credano | Believe in it |
Example dormire (to sleep)
Root | Ending | Example | Translation | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Io | / | / | / | / |
Tu | dorm | i | Adesso dormi | Sleep now |
Egli/Ella | dorm | a | Dorma adesso | Sleep now |
Noi | dorm | iamo | Adesso dormiamo | Let's sleep now |
Voi | dorm | ite | Adesso dormite | Sleep now |
Essi/Esse | dorm | ano | Dormano adesso | Sleep now |
Irregular verbs have to be studied by heart because they do not follow any grammatical rules.
Here you can find a table with the conjugation of the main irregular verbs in the imperativo:
Sapere (to know) | Andare (to go) | Dire (to say) | Fare (to do/make) | Dare (to give) | Stare (to stay) | |
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Io | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tu | sappi | va' (vai)* | di' | fa' (fai)* | da' (dai)* | sta' (stai)* |
Egli/Ella | sappia | vada | dica | faccia | dia | stia |
Noi | sappiamo | andiamo | diciamo | facciamo | diamo | stiamo |
Voi | sappiate | andate | dite | fate | date | state |
Essi/Esse | sappiano | vadano | dicano | facciano | diano | stiano |
*The verbs stare, fare, andare and dare have two possible forms in the second person singular. Both these forms are correct.
Example: Vai a casa! (Go home)
Va' a casa! (Go home)
The auxiliary verbs essere and avere form the imperativo in an irregular way. Therefore, their conjugation has to be studied by heart.
Essere (to be) | Avere (to have) | |
---|---|---|
Io | / | / |
Tu | sii | abbi |
Egli/Ella | sia | abbia |
Noi | siamo | abbiamo |
Voi | siate | abbiate |
Essi/Esse | siano | abbiano |
The negative form of the imperative (imperativo negativo italiano) is formed quite easily:
1) For the second person singular (tu) it is necessary to add the negation non before the verb in the infinitive.
2) For all the other persons, it is necessary to add the negation non to the verb in the imperative or in the subjunctive.
In order to express a command or a request in a more polite way, it is possible to use certain sayings and expressions. These expressions are:
Expression | Translation |
---|---|
Per favore/per piacere | Please |
Se non ti/le/vi dispiace | If you don't mind |
Ti/la/vi prego... | I beg/ask you to... |
These expressions can be found either before or after the verb:
Example: Apri la porta, per favore (Open the door, please)
Ti dispiace aprire* la porta? (Do you mind opening the door?)
*Remember that when the polite expression comes before the verb, the verb is used in the infinitive form.
The position of the pronouns depends on a series of characteristics of the imperative verb:
Examples | Translation | |
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Informal affirmative imperative |
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Informal negative imperative |
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Formal affirmative imperative |
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Formal negative imperative |
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*Keep in mind that in this case the second person singular loses the final e of the infinitive form.
Example: Non mangiare (Don't eat)
Non mangiarlo (Don't eat it)
Now don't forget to check out our exercises on the Italian imperative tense to practise your knowledge!
Conjugate the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the imperativo to complete the recipe for the paella
Example: State (stare) zitti! Be quiet!
Ricetta per preparare la paella vegetariana:
Innanzitutto (comprare) tanti tipi diversi di verdure: carote, piselli, fagiolini, peperoni, funghi e quant'altro. Una volta che avete raccolto tutto l'occorrente, (lavare) e (tagliare) le verdure in modo fine. Inoltre (eliminare) le impurità presenti sulle verdure. Dopo di che (prendere) una grande padella e (versare) olio, sale e brodo. (lasciare) cuocere per alcuni minuti e poi (iniziare) ad aggiungere le verdure tagliate. Se necessario (aggiungere) altro brodo. Dopo aver fatto cuocere per altri minuti (unire) il riso al composto e non (mescolare) più. (fare) cuocere a fuoco vivace e poi (abbassare) la fiamma. Ora la vostra paella è pronta: (mangiare) prima che si freddi!
Vocabulary:
Verdure - vegetables
Padella - pan
Brodo - broth
Riso - rice
Mescolare - to mix
Conjugate the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the imperativo and add the right pronoun.
Example: Scrivigli (Tu scrivere a lui) una lettera - Write him a letter
1. Se vuoi imparare a nuotare, (tu fare) in piscina - If you want to learn how to swim, do it in a swimming pool.
2. Se vuoi andare al cinema, (tu andare) domani perchè è l'ultimo spettacolo - If you want to go to the cinema, go there tomorrow because it's the last show.
3. Se Luigi vuole mangiare la torta, che (egli mangiare)! - If Luigi wants to eat the cake, he should eat it!
4. (noi lavarsi) i denti prima di uscire - Let's brush our teeth before we go out.
5. Mi piace molto questa canzone, (voi cantare) più forte! - I really like this song, sing it louder!
6. Ti dico un segreto ma tu non (tu raccontare) a nessuno! - I'll tell you a secret but don't tell it to anyone!
7. Se Luca e Sofia vogliono sposarsi, che (essi sposarsi) a settembre così posso andare al matrimonio - If Luca and Sofia want to get married, they should do it in September so I can go to the wedding.
8. La montagna può essere pericolosa, non (voi andare) - The mountanis can be dangerous, don't go there!
9. Il signor Rossi è un bravo insegnante, (voi ascoltare) - Mr Rossi is a good teacher, listen to him.
10. Se ti piace quella gonna, (tu comprare)! - If you like that skirt, buy it!
1. (Voi) ___ niente a Lucia - Don't tell anything to Lucia
non dite
non dire
2. (Noi) ___ alla festa! - Let's go to the party!
andate
andiamo
3. Se Luca vuole ascoltare la musica, che ___ - If Luca wants to listen to music, he should do it
lo ascolti
la ascolti
4. (Noi) ___ prima di agire! - Let's think before we take action!
pensa
pensiamo
5. (Tu) ___ con noi - Come with us
esci
esca
6. (Voi) ___ così timidi e vedrete che vi farete degli amici - Don't be so shy and you'll make friends
non siate
non siete
7. (Tu) ___ cura di te - Take care of yourself
abbiate
abbi
8. Se ti piace così tanto il tè, ___ - If you like tea so much, drink it
bevilo
bevili
9. (Voi) ___ i rifiuti per terra - Don't throw trash on the ground
non buttiamo
non buttate
10. (Tu) ___ la corda più velocemente se vuoi vincere - Skip rope faster if you want to win
salta
salti
1. (Voi) ___ niente a Lucia - Don't tell anything to Lucia
non dite
2. (Noi) ___ alla festa! - Let's go to the party!
andiamo
3. Se Luca vuole ascoltare la musica, che ___ - If Luca wants to listen to music, he should do it
la ascolti
4. (Noi) ___ prima di agire! - Let's think before we take action!
pensiamo
5. (Tu) ___ con noi - Come with us
esci
6. (Voi) ___ così timidi e vedrete che vi farete degli amici - Don't be so shy and you'll make friends
non siate
7. (Tu) ___ cura di te - Take care of yourself
abbi
8. Se ti piace così tanto il tè, ___ - If you like tea so much, drink it
bevilo
9. (Voi) ___ i rifiuti per terra - Don't throw trash on the ground
non buttate
10. (Tu) ___ la corda più velocemente se vuoi vincere - Skip rope faster if you want to win
salta
Conjugate the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the imperativo to complete the recipe for the paella
Example: State (stare) zitti! Be quiet!
Ricetta per preparare la paella vegetariana:
Innanzitutto (comprare) tanti tipi diversi di verdure: carote, piselli, fagiolini, peperoni, funghi e quant'altro. Una volta che avete raccolto tutto l'occorrente, (lavare) e (tagliare) le verdure in modo fine. Inoltre (eliminare) le impurità presenti sulle verdure. Dopo di che (prendere) una grande padella e (versare) olio, sale e brodo. (lasciare) cuocere per alcuni minuti e poi (iniziare) ad aggiungere le verdure tagliate. Se necessario (aggiungere) altro brodo. Dopo aver fatto cuocere per altri minuti (unire) il riso al composto e non (mescolare) più. (fare) cuocere a fuoco vivace e poi (abbassare) la fiamma. Ora la vostra paella è pronta: (mangiare) prima che si freddi!
Vocabulary:
Verdure - vegetables
Padella - pan
Brodo - broth
Riso - rice
Mescolare - to mix
Conjugate the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the imperativo and add the right pronoun.
Example: Scrivigli (Tu scrivere a lui) una lettera - Write him a letter
1. Se vuoi imparare a nuotare, (tu fare) in piscina - If you want to learn how to swim, do it in a swimming pool.
2. Se vuoi andare al cinema, (tu andare) domani perchè è l'ultimo spettacolo - If you want to go to the cinema, go there tomorrow because it's the last show.
3. Se Luigi vuole mangiare la torta, che (egli mangiare)! - If Luigi wants to eat the cake, he should eat it!
4. (noi lavarsi) i denti prima di uscire - Let's brush our teeth before we go out.
5. Mi piace molto questa canzone, (voi cantare) più forte! - I really like this song, sing it louder!
6. Ti dico un segreto ma tu non (tu raccontare) a nessuno! - I'll tell you a secret but don't tell it to anyone!
7. Se Luca e Sofia vogliono sposarsi, che (essi sposarsi) a settembre così posso andare al matrimonio - If Luca and Sofia want to get married, they should do it in September so I can go to the wedding.
8. La montagna può essere pericolosa, non (voi andare) - The mountanis can be dangerous, don't go there!
9. Il signor Rossi è un bravo insegnante, (voi ascoltare) - Mr Rossi is a good teacher, listen to him.
10. Se ti piace quella gonna, (tu comprare)! - If you like that skirt, buy it!
1. (Voi) ___ niente a Lucia - Don't tell anything to Lucia
non dire
non dite
2. (Noi) ___ alla festa! - Let's go to the party!
andiamo
andate
3. Se Luca vuole ascoltare la musica, che ___ - If Luca wants to listen to music, he should do it
la ascolti
lo ascolti
4. (Noi) ___ prima di agire! - Let's think before we take action!
pensa
pensiamo
5. (Tu) ___ con noi - Come with us
esca
esci
6. (Voi) ___ così timidi e vedrete che vi farete degli amici - Don't be so shy and you'll make friends
non siate
non siete
7. (Tu) ___ cura di te - Take care of yourself
abbi
abbiate
8. Se ti piace così tanto il tè, ___ - If you like tea so much, drink it
bevili
bevilo
9. (Voi) ___ i rifiuti per terra - Don't throw trash on the ground
non buttiamo
non buttate
10. (Tu) ___ la corda più velocemente se vuoi vincere - Skip rope faster if you want to win
salti
salta
1. (Voi) ___ niente a Lucia - Don't tell anything to Lucia
non dite
2. (Noi) ___ alla festa! - Let's go to the party!
andiamo
3. Se Luca vuole ascoltare la musica, che ___ - If Luca wants to listen to music, he should do it
la ascolti
4. (Noi) ___ prima di agire! - Let's think before we take action!
pensiamo
5. (Tu) ___ con noi - Come with us
esci
6. (Voi) ___ così timidi e vedrete che vi farete degli amici - Don't be so shy and you'll make friends
non siate
7. (Tu) ___ cura di te - Take care of yourself
abbi
8. Se ti piace così tanto il tè, ___ - If you like tea so much, drink it
bevilo
9. (Voi) ___ i rifiuti per terra - Don't throw trash on the ground
non buttate
10. (Tu) ___ la corda più velocemente se vuoi vincere - Skip rope faster if you want to win
salta
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Teaching allows me to fully express myself and my personal qualities, such as patience and an ability to give my full attention to other people. By giving students a space in which to express themselves without fear, I create a safe, non-judgemental environment.
When a new student contacts me I always offer them a free trial lesson, so that we can introduce ourselves and I can get to know their level, interests and needs. It's from there that I create the ensuing lessons.
I provide students with a solid grammar base, but also help them to understand the application and use of the language in everyday life. At the same time, I tailor the lesson to suit the students' main interests – such as grammar, speaking, pronunciation, writing or exam preparation. I teach students of different levels, from beginners to advanced.
Although I love teaching in-person, I have adapted myself to teaching online as well. I have also completed a Teaching English Online course offered by Cambridge University. I have to admit that it's a really effective method, plus you meet people from all over the world!
Having lived abroad for several years I know that learning a foreign language requires time, but it's also fun. By speaking in it we can express hidden parts of ourselves – it's a bit like acting!
You can also assimilate the culture from which the language evolves. It's interesting to see how we can change and develop!
My aim is to transmit to students the idea that nothing is impossible. Learning a language is challenging, but entirely achievable if you keep in mind that it's a journey made of small steps.
What is important is to establish those small objectives every day, and reach them with calm determination.
Like a tracker counts the steps that you walk, put on your “count-words tracker” and you'll be surprised at how much you have learned by the end of the day!
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Lessons with Mariateresa are fascinating. She has new ideas and very interesting learning materials. She makes you really enjoy Italian and Italian culture.Beside the lessons she really motivated me to do more homework! Moreover she is a very cultured person. I am very happy.
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Hello, I'm Paul originally from London, I've been teaching adults for 9 years online and in person, individually and in groups. I'm passionate about teaching and helping people improve their communication, I really like travelling and realise how important english can be for people's jobs and social lives so I do whatever I can so my students reach their objectives.
I love hearing people's opinions and discussing lots of subjects and I base my classes on your interests.
I have a very high success rate preparing students for exams and can offer some great tips and advice to help you pass whatever exam you're studying for.
If you'd like to meet to discuss your needs select a free lesson and you can see if you think I'm the right person to help you with your English. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks!
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Paul is a well-structrured, certified and experienced teacher. He is passionate about teaching English and is a very good choice as a teacher.
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Hi there, I’m Letizia!
I've always had a great passion for languages and have made it my life's work.
I have been teaching English, Spanish and Italian as second languages (L2) to international students for 7 years now. I mainly work with teenagers and adults, but I also have experience with school-age children.
I am specialised in Psycholinguistics and Applied Linguistics for teaching: specifically, I work on the processes of L2 language acquisition (SLA), language development and processing.
Course features:
- Exams and certifications
- Academic and colloquial language
- Vocabulary and oral skills
- Course build on your needs and goals
- Interactive activities
- Authentic and personalised study materials.
Cancellation policy: to cancel or reschedule a lesson, please give at least a 6 hours notice.
Delays are accepted for up to 15 minutes, after which the lesson will be considered not cancelled and, thus, charged.
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Very professional. Well thought out and planned lessons. Materials to prep for lesson sent out well in advance.
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My name is Jay and I'm from Morocco I love to teach English and share my knowledge of Moroccan and western culture with young students.
My degree is in English Studies. I possess a CELTA certificate as well and I have also worked for 7 years in both Morocco and China.
I like basketball and going to the gym.
I believe the most effective way to feel comfortable and confident with learning English is to enjoy having conversations with a teacher who guides students in lessons that are fun and interesting, with plenty of congratulations and corrections where necessary!
I am friendly, motivated, funny, and more importantly patient.
And I love to teach children and adults.
I hope and look forward to seeing you, in one of my classes soon.
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Jalal is a teacher with experience in several countries with lots of passion about teaching English.
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Hello Everybody
My name is Luisa and I teach Italian for foreign students, English, French and German for Italian students
Since 1994, I have dedicated myself to translating and teaching thanks to my travels, abroad studies, foreign reading and writing. I provide fun and customized lessons based on the student's goals. I also triy to minimize English speaking during the lessons. I give homework exercises, and my lessons are intermixed with grammar, conversation, customs and traditions. My goal is to make certain that each student finds learning Italian exciting.
I am available for any explanations also via e mail
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Luisa is very patient and personable. I tend to want to understand the rules that underlie the conversation and she takes the time to explain them to me (as well as all the deviations from the rules of which there are a few in Italian). Working with her got me through living in Italy for 3+ months and I look forward to continuing our lessons well into the future.
Luisa A.
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Dear Juliet thank you, thank you so much !!!!! you improve because you're a good student !!!!
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Hello, my name is Francesca.
I am qualified Italian teacher.
I love teaching and my lessons are always tailored on your goals. During the first lesson, we will identify what you want to learn or to improve and I will design your lessons.
My approach is largely conversational: that is role-plays, informal conversation or other activites to help you. I welcome beginners right up to proficient speakers.
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Like the times before, it was perfect and a lot of fun. I am interested in the subject and I like to tell a lot and show Italian videos that are new to Francesca :-)
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I offer English and Indonesian language classes. My class is based on conversation practice. You will learn grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary through practice. You will learn in a safest way because I always want to make sure my students feel comfortable and safe during the class, so they are not afraid to make mistakes.
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Ade is a very gentle person with lots of experience in teaching English. She offers well structured lessons, I totally recommend her!
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