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 :
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA | 노래를 감상하려면 여기를 누르세요! |
Let me tell you a true story... | 내가 진짜 있었던 얘기 들려줄게... |
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go! | 아니! 10분만 걸으면 돼. 어서 가자! |
Okay, let me get the coffees first. | 그래, 우선 커피부터 사올게. |
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house. | 네 알았어요, 어서 들어가서 집을 보도록 하죠. |
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then. | 그래, 그럼 파란색부터 확인해보자. |
Please tell me it's a joke! | 제발 그냥 장난이라고 말해줘! |
Yes, just ask me! | 그러니까, 내 말이! |
That's a good idea, let me get him then. | 좋은 생각이야. 가서 데려올게. |
Don't act like you don't understand. | 모르는 척 하지말고. |
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive. | 도착하기 15분 전에 전화만 한 통 줘요. |
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora. | 만나서 반가웠어. 플로라한테 안부 전해줘. |
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first. | 열 장 좋지, 일단 돈을 보여주실까. |
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | 아, 저런, 내가 오버하는 거라고 생각하지 말아줘! |
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen! | 난 들린다고, 젠, 끊지 마! |
Come on! Let me introduce you to them. | 가자! 내가 소개시켜줄게. |
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait! | 제발 시간 좀 맞춰서 와... 나 기다리게 하지 말아줘! |
Let me show you how to do it! | 어떻게 하는지 내가 보여줄게! |
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here. | 그럼, 키스해주고 말고, 이리 와. |
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry! | 응, 종이타월 있어. 내가 닦을게, 걱정 마! |