







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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, let me get the coffees first. | 了解、先にコーヒー買いに行かせて。 |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| 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! |
| Okay, let's check the blue ones first then. | よし、じゃあ青色をまず探してみよう。 |
| 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! |
| Don't be a f*cking liar! | 嘘つくなよ! |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | ビールの件は忘れないで。 |
| Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then! | うーん、そうね、分かった、じゃあ盗んじゃいましょ! |
| 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! |
| Yeah, please just throw it in the bin. | うん、お願いするよ、ゴミ箱に捨ててくれ。 |
| That's fine, say hi to everyone. | 良いよ、皆によろしく。 |
| 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。 |
| 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! |
| 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。 |
| Let me show you how to do it! | やり方を見せてあげるよ! |
| Please be there on time... Don't make me wait! | 時間どおりに来てくれよ… 待たせるなよ! |
| 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。 |
| Yes, just ask me! | うん、本当ね! |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | 分からない振りをしないで。 |