







In English we use imperatives to :
The positive imperative is the same as the infinitive. The negative imperative is don't + infinitive.
Notes for use of imperatives :
In English an imperative sentence does not require a subject; the pronoun "you" is implied.
Imperative Example Sentences :
Positive Examples of Imperatives :
Negative Examples of Imperatives :
| Imperative example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Don't be a f*cking liar! | 嘘つくなよ! |
| Let me show you how to do it! | やり方を見せてあげるよ! |
| Sleep well and sweet dreams. | 良い眠りと、夢を。 |
| Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry! | あぁ、ペーパータオルあるよ、僕が掃除するから、心配しないで! |
| Okay, deal... Let me google it! | それじゃあ決まりね… ググってみるわ! |
| Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling. | キッチンがまたやっているか確認してくるね。 |
| Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then. | そうかい。それじゃあ、いくらなのか教えてくれよ。 |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | 分からない振りをしないで。 |
| The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs. | この階のトイレは修理中なんだ。上の階のトイレを使ってくれるかな。 |
| It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora. | 会えてとっても良かったよ、フローラによろしくな。 |
| I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone. | 僕はいたってまじめだよ。携帯で価格を見てみなよ。 |
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | あぁ、ごめん、お願いだから僕が過剰反応してるなんて思わないで! |
| Let me google it! | Googleで調べさせて! |
| Come on! Let me introduce you to them. | 来て!皆に紹介させて。 |
| Please don't get the half price ones. | お願いだから半額のは取らないで。 |
| You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen. | あなた、お庭に行かなくても、キッチンで吸っていいのよ。 |
| What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp. | えぇ!? まさか、あの子たちに本物のスズメバチを捕まえさせたなんて言わないでよ。 |
| Okay, let me get the coffees first. | 了解、先にコーヒー買いに行かせて。 |
| Yes, just ask me! | うん、本当ね! |
| Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home! | 楽しんで!家についても僕を起こさないで。 |