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Formation of the Imperative

• For tu (informal singular 'you'):

  • Regular verbs: Drop the final '-e' or '-i' from the infinitive
    • parlare → parla (speak)
    • scrivere → scrivi (write)
  • Irregular verbs: Learn separately (e.g., fare → fai, dire → di)

• For Lei (formal singular 'you'):

  • Use the present subjunctive form
    • parli (speak), scriva (write)

• For noi (we):

  • Use the first person plural of the present indicative
    • parliamo (let's speak), scriviamo (let's write)

• For voi (informal plural 'you'):

  • Add '-te' to the tu form
    • parlate (speak), scrivete (write)

Negative Commands

• For tu: Use non + infinitive

  • Non parlare! (Don't speak!)

• For other forms: Add non before the verb

  • Non parli! (Don't speak! - formal)
  • Non parliamo! (Let's not speak!)

Pronouns with Imperatives

• Attach pronouns to the end of affirmative commands

  • Parlami! (Speak to me!)

• Place pronouns before negative commands

  • Non mi parlare! (Don't speak to me!)

Common Irregular Imperatives

• essere (to be): sii (tu), sia (Lei)
• avere (to have): abbi (tu), abbia (Lei)
• andare (to go): va' (tu), vada (Lei)

Usage Tips

• Use imperatives for giving instructions, advice, or orders
• Context determines the appropriate form (formal vs. informal)
• Tone of voice can soften or strengthen the command