Imperative and Commands

Whakahau

About this concept

Commands use 'e' + verb for singular, 'e' + verb for plural (context determines). Polite with 'koa'. Suggestions: 'me' (should). Invitations: 'kia' + verb.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~25 cards at level B1.

Examples

E tū!Stand up!

E noho, koa.Please sit down.

Me haere tātou.We should go.

Kia tūpato!Be careful!

Prerequisite

Present Progressive (kei te)A1

More B1 concepts

Future and Inceptive (ka)Ka (Wā Heke Mai)Passive VoiceHanga Whakaheke Relative ClausesRerenga Piri ComparisonsWhakatairite Subordinate ClausesMenpeko Rerenga

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