Slovak imperative

In this lesson we will learn how to create the Slovak imperative and when to use it! Let's have a look at it!

Use of the imperative

• usually with an exclamation mark (!)
• if it is without exclamation mark, in plural forms it represents polite, formal way of addressing someone to do something (Choďte, Urobte, Poďme...)
• to tell someone to do something (most commonly for advice, suggestions, requests, commands, orders or instructions)

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Creation of Slovak imperative

Slovak imperative is formed from the word base of the third person plural.

The suffix is different for each person: 

* (-) imperative does not exist

Here are some example phrases:

• Urobme si snehuliaka! = Let's make a snowman!
• Kamaráti, príďte na návštevu! = Friends, come for a visit!
• Jano, prestaň fajčiť! = Jano, stop smoking!

Irregular imperative of "byť"

The verb to be (byť) is an irregular verb. Here is its imperative form:

Examples:

• Buď ticho! = Be quiet!
• Deti, buďte slušné! = Kids, be polite!
• Dobre dievčatá, buďme milé! = Ok girls, let´s be nice!

This was a lesson about how to create and when to use Slovak imperative. Let´s practice!