B1

Imperative and Future (e)

E (Kauoha a me ka Wā Mahope)

About this concept

The particle 'e' before a verb can mark imperative (commands) or future. Imperative: 'E hele!' (Go!). Future: 'E hele ana au' (I will go). Polite requests add 'ē'.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~30 cards at level B1.

Examples

E hele!Go!
E noho!Sit!
E ʻoluʻolu ʻoe, e kōkua mai.Please help.
E hana ana au i ka hana.I will do the work.

Prerequisite

Progressive Aspect (e...ana)A2

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