







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 | |
|---|---|
| A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first. | 10ポンドでいいぜ、金を最初に見ようじゃないか。 |
| Okay, let me get the coffees first. | 了解、先にコーヒー買いに行かせて。 |
| 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! |
| 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。 |
| I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen! | 聞こえるよ、切らないで、ジェン! |
| 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。 |
| 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! |
| 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。 |
| 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! |
| 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。 |
| Alright, let me check that for you. | 承知しました。確認いたします。 |
| Sleep well and sweet dreams. | 良い眠りと、夢を。 |
| 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。 |
| Come on! Let me introduce you to them. | 来て!皆に紹介させて。 |
| 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。 |
| Please tell me it's a joke! | 冗談だって言ってよ! |
| 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。 |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | 分からない振りをしないで。 |
| That's fine, say hi to everyone. | 良いよ、皆によろしく。 |
| 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。 |