







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! |
| Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters. | おやまあ!レジに並んでるあの行列を見て。 |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | ビールの件は忘れないで。 |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| Let me ask the girls if they want something, too. | 女の子たちに、何か欲しいものがないかも聞きましょう。 |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | 分からない振りをしないで。 |
| Sleep well and sweet dreams. | 良い眠りと、夢を。 |
| Let me show you how to do it! | やり方を見せてあげるよ! |
| Alright, let me check that for you. | 承知しました。確認いたします。 |
| Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here. | いいわ。キスしてあげるから、こっちに来て。 |
| I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics. | これ、最近見つけたんだけど、聴いてみて。 |
| Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego! | あんまり考えないで、休みを楽しんで、ディエゴ! |
| Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can! | マイケルさん、ドアノブを掴んでドアを思いっきり引いて! |
| Come on, Cate! | ええー、ケイト! |
| He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight. | きっと彼ひどく興奮しているのかもしれない、きつく抱きしめようとしないでね。 |
| Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then. | 分かったよ、じゃあ朝ご飯楽しんでくれよ。 |
| 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。 |
| That's a good idea, let me get him then. | それは良い考えね、じゃ彼を取りに行かせてね。 |
| 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。 |