Russian grammar - The Imperative - Part 2 |
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This topic covers the second rule for forming the imperative: • For verbs whose stem ends in a vowel: Take the 3rd person plural form, drop the ending and add «-й» for the ты form. And «-йте» for the вы form. Recall: Perfective aspect for a.) one-time requests, and b.) warnings or cautions Recall: Imperfective aspect for a.) general or repeated requests, b.) social invitations (even if just a one-time action), c.) 'go on - go ahead' prompts and d.) negated commands. |
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Сделай это быстро!
Do (informal) it fast!
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Подумай об этом
Think (informal) about it.
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Пожалуйста, дай твой словарь.
Please give (informal) (me) your dictionary.
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Закрой дверь
Close (informal) the door
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Не мечтай - сделай уроки!
Do not daydream (informal) - do your homework!
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Открой окно!
Open (informal) the window!
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Всегда отвечайте на вопросы учителя.
Always answer (plural) the teacher's questions.
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Упорно работай!
Work (informal) hard!
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Дети! Играйте красиво!
Children! Play (plural) nicely!
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Давайте - танцуйте!
Come on (formal) - dance!
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Не стойте здесь!
Don't stand (formal) here.
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Не слушай его, он просто шутит.
Don't listen (informal) to him, he is just joking.
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Тщательно думайте об этом.
Think (formal) carefully about it.
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Не играй в игры.
Don't play (informal) games.
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