Imperative in Italian
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The modo imperativo (imperative mood) is one of the finite moods of the Italian grammar.
The imperativo is used with verbs expressing commands, orders, indications, advice and when a person tells another one what to do.
In its negative form the imperativo refers to a prohibition, thus meaning that something is forbidden.
Examples:
This mood can only be found in main clauses.
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It is the only mood which possesses only one tense: the present.
The imperative can only be found in the 2nd person singular (tu) and 2nd person plural (voi).
For all the other persons it is necessary to use the present tense of the subjunctive mood.
The first person singular (io) of this tense does not exist!
Regular verbs are conjugated as follows:
Example parlare (to speak)
Root | Ending | Example | Translation | |
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Io | / | / | / | / |
Tu | parl | a | Parla con loro | Talk to them |
Egli/Ella | parl | i | Parli con loro | Talk to them |
Noi | parl | iamo | Parliamo con loro | Let's talk to them |
Voi | parl | ate | Parlate con loro | Talk to them |
Essi/Esse | parl | ino | Parlino con loro | Talk to them |
Example credere (to believe)
Root | Ending | Example | Translation | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Io | / | / | / | / |
Tu | cred | i | Credici | Believe in it |
Egli/Ella | cred | a | Ci creda | Believe in it |
Noi | cred | iamo | Crediamoci | Let's believe in it |
Voi | cred | ete | Credeteci | Believe in it |
Essi/Esse | cred | ano | Ci credano | Believe in it |
Example dormire (to sleep)
Root | Ending | Example | Translation | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Io | / | / | / | / |
Tu | dorm | i | Adesso dormi | Sleep now |
Egli/Ella | dorm | a | Dorma adesso | Sleep now |
Noi | dorm | iamo | Adesso dormiamo | Let's sleep now |
Voi | dorm | ite | Adesso dormite | Sleep now |
Essi/Esse | dorm | ano | Dormano adesso | Sleep now |
Irregular verbs have to be studied by heart because they do not follow any grammatical rules.
Here you can find a table with the conjugation of the main irregular verbs in the imperativo:
Sapere (to know) | Andare (to go) | Dire (to say) | Fare (to do/make) | Dare (to give) | Stare (to stay) | |
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Io | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tu | sappi | va' (vai)* | di' | fa' (fai)* | da' (dai)* | sta' (stai)* |
Egli/Ella | sappia | vada | dica | faccia | dia | stia |
Noi | sappiamo | andiamo | diciamo | facciamo | diamo | stiamo |
Voi | sappiate | andate | dite | fate | date | state |
Essi/Esse | sappiano | vadano | dicano | facciano | diano | stiano |
*The verbs stare, fare, andare and dare have two possible forms in the second person singular. Both these forms are correct.
Example: Vai a casa! (Go home)
Va' a casa! (Go home)
The auxiliary verbs essere and avere form the imperativo in an irregular way. Therefore, their conjugation has to be studied by heart.
Essere (to be) | Avere (to have) | |
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Io | / | / |
Tu | sii | abbi |
Egli/Ella | sia | abbia |
Noi | siamo | abbiamo |
Voi | siate | abbiate |
Essi/Esse | siano | abbiano |
The negative form of the imperative (imperativo negativo italiano) is formed quite easily:
1) For the second person singular (tu) it is necessary to add the negation non before the verb in the infinitive.
2) For all the other persons, it is necessary to add the negation non to the verb in the imperative or in the subjunctive.
In order to express a command or a request in a more polite way, it is possible to use certain sayings and expressions. These expressions are:
Expression | Translation |
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Per favore/per piacere | Please |
Se non ti/le/vi dispiace | If you don't mind |
Ti/la/vi prego... | I beg/ask you to... |
These expressions can be found either before or after the verb:
Example: Apri la porta, per favore (Open the door, please)
Ti dispiace aprire* la porta? (Do you mind opening the door?)
*Remember that when the polite expression comes before the verb, the verb is used in the infinitive form.
The position of the pronouns depends on a series of characteristics of the imperative verb:
Examples | Translation | |
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Informal affirmative imperative |
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Informal negative imperative |
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Formal affirmative imperative |
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Formal negative imperative |
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*Keep in mind that in this case the second person singular loses the final e of the infinitive form.
Example: Non mangiare (Don't eat)
Non mangiarlo (Don't eat it)
Now don't forget to check out our exercises on the Italian imperative tense to practise your knowledge!
Conjugate the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the imperativo to complete the recipe for the paella
Example: State (stare) zitti! Be quiet!
Ricetta per preparare la paella vegetariana:
Innanzitutto (comprare) tanti tipi diversi di verdure: carote, piselli, fagiolini, peperoni, funghi e quant'altro. Una volta che avete raccolto tutto l'occorrente, (lavare) e (tagliare) le verdure in modo fine. Inoltre (eliminare) le impurità presenti sulle verdure. Dopo di che (prendere) una grande padella e (versare) olio, sale e brodo. (lasciare) cuocere per alcuni minuti e poi (iniziare) ad aggiungere le verdure tagliate. Se necessario (aggiungere) altro brodo. Dopo aver fatto cuocere per altri minuti (unire) il riso al composto e non (mescolare) più. (fare) cuocere a fuoco vivace e poi (abbassare) la fiamma. Ora la vostra paella è pronta: (mangiare) prima che si freddi!
Vocabulary:
Verdure - vegetables
Padella - pan
Brodo - broth
Riso - rice
Mescolare - to mix
Conjugate the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the imperativo and add the right pronoun.
Example: Scrivigli (Tu scrivere a lui) una lettera - Write him a letter
1. Se vuoi imparare a nuotare, (tu fare) in piscina - If you want to learn how to swim, do it in a swimming pool.
2. Se vuoi andare al cinema, (tu andare) domani perchè è l'ultimo spettacolo - If you want to go to the cinema, go there tomorrow because it's the last show.
3. Se Luigi vuole mangiare la torta, che (egli mangiare)! - If Luigi wants to eat the cake, he should eat it!
4. (noi lavarsi) i denti prima di uscire - Let's brush our teeth before we go out.
5. Mi piace molto questa canzone, (voi cantare) più forte! - I really like this song, sing it louder!
6. Ti dico un segreto ma tu non (tu raccontare) a nessuno! - I'll tell you a secret but don't tell it to anyone!
7. Se Luca e Sofia vogliono sposarsi, che (essi sposarsi) a settembre così posso andare al matrimonio - If Luca and Sofia want to get married, they should do it in September so I can go to the wedding.
8. La montagna può essere pericolosa, non (voi andare) - The mountanis can be dangerous, don't go there!
9. Il signor Rossi è un bravo insegnante, (voi ascoltare) - Mr Rossi is a good teacher, listen to him.
10. Se ti piace quella gonna, (tu comprare)! - If you like that skirt, buy it!
1. (Voi) ___ niente a Lucia - Don't tell anything to Lucia
non dite
non dire
2. (Noi) ___ alla festa! - Let's go to the party!
andiamo
andate
3. Se Luca vuole ascoltare la musica, che ___ - If Luca wants to listen to music, he should do it
la ascolti
lo ascolti
4. (Noi) ___ prima di agire! - Let's think before we take action!
pensiamo
pensa
5. (Tu) ___ con noi - Come with us
esci
esca
6. (Voi) ___ così timidi e vedrete che vi farete degli amici - Don't be so shy and you'll make friends
non siete
non siate
7. (Tu) ___ cura di te - Take care of yourself
abbi
abbiate
8. Se ti piace così tanto il tè, ___ - If you like tea so much, drink it
bevili
bevilo
9. (Voi) ___ i rifiuti per terra - Don't throw trash on the ground
non buttiamo
non buttate
10. (Tu) ___ la corda più velocemente se vuoi vincere - Skip rope faster if you want to win
salta
salti
1. (Voi) ___ niente a Lucia - Don't tell anything to Lucia
non dite
2. (Noi) ___ alla festa! - Let's go to the party!
andiamo
3. Se Luca vuole ascoltare la musica, che ___ - If Luca wants to listen to music, he should do it
la ascolti
4. (Noi) ___ prima di agire! - Let's think before we take action!
pensiamo
5. (Tu) ___ con noi - Come with us
esci
6. (Voi) ___ così timidi e vedrete che vi farete degli amici - Don't be so shy and you'll make friends
non siate
7. (Tu) ___ cura di te - Take care of yourself
abbi
8. Se ti piace così tanto il tè, ___ - If you like tea so much, drink it
bevilo
9. (Voi) ___ i rifiuti per terra - Don't throw trash on the ground
non buttate
10. (Tu) ___ la corda più velocemente se vuoi vincere - Skip rope faster if you want to win
salta
Conjugate the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the imperativo to complete the recipe for the paella
Example: State (stare) zitti! Be quiet!
Ricetta per preparare la paella vegetariana:
Innanzitutto (comprare) tanti tipi diversi di verdure: carote, piselli, fagiolini, peperoni, funghi e quant'altro. Una volta che avete raccolto tutto l'occorrente, (lavare) e (tagliare) le verdure in modo fine. Inoltre (eliminare) le impurità presenti sulle verdure. Dopo di che (prendere) una grande padella e (versare) olio, sale e brodo. (lasciare) cuocere per alcuni minuti e poi (iniziare) ad aggiungere le verdure tagliate. Se necessario (aggiungere) altro brodo. Dopo aver fatto cuocere per altri minuti (unire) il riso al composto e non (mescolare) più. (fare) cuocere a fuoco vivace e poi (abbassare) la fiamma. Ora la vostra paella è pronta: (mangiare) prima che si freddi!
Vocabulary:
Verdure - vegetables
Padella - pan
Brodo - broth
Riso - rice
Mescolare - to mix
Conjugate the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the imperativo and add the right pronoun.
Example: Scrivigli (Tu scrivere a lui) una lettera - Write him a letter
1. Se vuoi imparare a nuotare, (tu fare) in piscina - If you want to learn how to swim, do it in a swimming pool.
2. Se vuoi andare al cinema, (tu andare) domani perchè è l'ultimo spettacolo - If you want to go to the cinema, go there tomorrow because it's the last show.
3. Se Luigi vuole mangiare la torta, che (egli mangiare)! - If Luigi wants to eat the cake, he should eat it!
4. (noi lavarsi) i denti prima di uscire - Let's brush our teeth before we go out.
5. Mi piace molto questa canzone, (voi cantare) più forte! - I really like this song, sing it louder!
6. Ti dico un segreto ma tu non (tu raccontare) a nessuno! - I'll tell you a secret but don't tell it to anyone!
7. Se Luca e Sofia vogliono sposarsi, che (essi sposarsi) a settembre così posso andare al matrimonio - If Luca and Sofia want to get married, they should do it in September so I can go to the wedding.
8. La montagna può essere pericolosa, non (voi andare) - The mountanis can be dangerous, don't go there!
9. Il signor Rossi è un bravo insegnante, (voi ascoltare) - Mr Rossi is a good teacher, listen to him.
10. Se ti piace quella gonna, (tu comprare)! - If you like that skirt, buy it!
1. (Voi) ___ niente a Lucia - Don't tell anything to Lucia
non dite
non dire
2. (Noi) ___ alla festa! - Let's go to the party!
andate
andiamo
3. Se Luca vuole ascoltare la musica, che ___ - If Luca wants to listen to music, he should do it
lo ascolti
la ascolti
4. (Noi) ___ prima di agire! - Let's think before we take action!
pensiamo
pensa
5. (Tu) ___ con noi - Come with us
esca
esci
6. (Voi) ___ così timidi e vedrete che vi farete degli amici - Don't be so shy and you'll make friends
non siete
non siate
7. (Tu) ___ cura di te - Take care of yourself
abbiate
abbi
8. Se ti piace così tanto il tè, ___ - If you like tea so much, drink it
bevilo
bevili
9. (Voi) ___ i rifiuti per terra - Don't throw trash on the ground
non buttiamo
non buttate
10. (Tu) ___ la corda più velocemente se vuoi vincere - Skip rope faster if you want to win
salti
salta
1. (Voi) ___ niente a Lucia - Don't tell anything to Lucia
non dite
2. (Noi) ___ alla festa! - Let's go to the party!
andiamo
3. Se Luca vuole ascoltare la musica, che ___ - If Luca wants to listen to music, he should do it
la ascolti
4. (Noi) ___ prima di agire! - Let's think before we take action!
pensiamo
5. (Tu) ___ con noi - Come with us
esci
6. (Voi) ___ così timidi e vedrete che vi farete degli amici - Don't be so shy and you'll make friends
non siate
7. (Tu) ___ cura di te - Take care of yourself
abbi
8. Se ti piace così tanto il tè, ___ - If you like tea so much, drink it
bevilo
9. (Voi) ___ i rifiuti per terra - Don't throw trash on the ground
non buttate
10. (Tu) ___ la corda più velocemente se vuoi vincere - Skip rope faster if you want to win
salta
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Hello German learner! I am a dedicated teacher for DaF (German as a foreign language) studying and working in Germany. I have already gained teaching experience with different age groups and nationalities while teaching German in various language schools.
Currently, I'm doing my second studies in German, English, and Teaching at the University of Bonn. (I already got my Master's Degree in German and Literature). Besides, I teach in a local language school as well as tutor students online on Colanguage.
In my free time, I learn French and Dutch and hope to become a true polyglot one day :)
So as you can see, I'm all into languages and love my profession as a teacher!
I can help you learn general German, develop your communicational skills as well as prepare you for language tests (Goethe Zertifikat, Telc, etc).
Just book a trial lesson with me and we'll find out which course is right for you.
See you soon
Anush
PS. IMPORTANT! Currently, I only work with adults aged 18 and over - so NO courses for children, sorry.
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Hranush is a teacher with a lot of experience in teaching German. She has many materials and is well-structured!
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
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Hi there, my name is Roberta. I am an Italian native speaker, and a professional language teacher with a DITALS II certification from Siena University. I live in Italy in a lovely little town called Monate near a small lake of the same name, just 40 minutes by car from Milan.
The aim of the lessons will not be learning generic Italian but to learn Italian according to the needs of every student. Each lesson will be personalized and designed to match students’ interests, linguistic level and learning style.
Every lesson will be planned around a text, which could either be a written piece, an audio segment or a video that will be used as a focal point for both communication and grammatical study. I will provide students with all of the teaching materials used in class that can later be used for homework and self – study, especially for developing writing skills.
I have been working as an Italian teacher since 2016, offering both traditional and e-learning/online classes. I am specialized at teaching young people and adults who want to study Italian for a variety of different reasons: work, education, residency or simply for a love of Italy and its culture.
Finally, as a result of my volunteer position as a documents advisor for immigrants, I can help students to prepare for the B1 level Italian language exam, which is necessary to apply for Italian citizenship.
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Roberta, is a fantastic teacher! She really helped to improve my confidence in using the formal Italian and in preparing for interviews in Italy. She tailored all our lessons to exactly my needs, and we also had a laugh in the process. Thanks again for all your help Roberta!
Roberta L.
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Thank you very much Emma, they are very happy to have helped you!
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Hello, everybody ! My name is Elena. I’m a native Italian speaker, I’m 49 years old and live in Turin. I am a certified CEDILS teacher, I graduated in Foreign Languages and Literature in Milan and have been working as a teacher of Italian for more than 10 years. I speak English and German. I attended specialization courses for Italian L2 teachers and I am interviewer for C1 PLIDA exam.
Are you seeking a friendly and dynamic study environment ? I got what you need. I am looking forward to being in touch with new students and organize pleasant, interesting and fruitful courses.
Do you wish to learn or improve your Italian to speak with your parents or friends? Do you need Italian for work or study ? Do you simply love Italian language and culture ? Do you need to improve your writing skills ?
My classes are tailored on your needs and considering your level of knowledge, I create a proper course plan. Classes focus on language and on the possibility for you to improve your ability to speak and understand Italian in your daily life or in work.
I offer 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 tuition, general Italian courses (grammar, conversation, listening, reading and writing), preparation to Italian examinations (all levels, also Italian for residence permit) and Italian and culture courses.
Grammar, vocabulary exercises, reading articles and magazines and talking together are all tools to feel at ease with the Italian language and then be able to practice it.
I have worked with children, adolescents and adults for all levels of Italian, from beginner to advanced. I have experience in preparing students to international certification (CILS, PLIDA). I was an A2/B1 Telc examiner.
Learning Italian can be closely related to culture, literature, music, sport and any other interest of my students.
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Elena was friendly and encouraging and gave me good advice about preparing for my Italian language exam. I am looking forward to more lessons with her :)
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Hi! I have been teaching Italian for several years and I offer Italian lessons for all levels and all ages. In my lessons I often use ad hoc didactized Italian movies and songs, to bring students closer to the authentic language and culture and I always try to stimulate interest in literature. I try to start each lesson with a motivating lexical activization and then to analyze in detail the text (video, audio, written, oral) to face also some grammatical or cultural aspects. I always try to make the lessons fun using even educational games. I’m avaible for individual and group lessons and exam preparation.
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Serena is really good teacher. I like it to learn with her. We have very good conversations in different themes like italian food, sports, italian and german culture, politics and the real life. This is a good way to learn how to speak italian in a natural way. Not to forget, she is very authenticly and funny :-)
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Hi everyone!
My name is Daniela, I am Italian and I come from a small town in Sicily, Southern Italy. I am a qualified Italian language teacher and a CELI examiner! I work in two language schools teaching Italian and I also teach English at school.
I love foreign languages, translating, reading and listening to music. Are you ready to start your language learning path with me? We are going to learn many things and to talk a lot, if you allow me to! Don’t worry if you’ve never studied the language before: everyone can attend my classes – from beginner to advanced students. You just need passion for what you're going to do and... a good Internet connection. Materials are provided by me!
See you online!
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Daniela is an excellent teacher. He has a lot of patience and knowledge. . She is always very attentive to correct your mistakes, so that in each class you improve your speaking and your confidence to express yourself better outside the classroom. 100% the best
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Hi, my name is Alessia, I teach Italian to foreigners.
I got a degree in "DAMS" (Disciplines of Arts, Music, and Entertainment), a degree in "Italian Literature, language, and Culture - Cultural Promotion Curriculum", the CEDILS certification from the Ca' Foscari University of Venice for the teaching of 'Italian to foreigners and I am a CELI examiner of the CEDIS Lazio network. I have collaborated on various educational projects, language learning apps, and educational and recreational videos for children.
I am available to help you with your projects if you need help writing for example a theme, a letter, or your curriculum vitae.
An example of one of my lessons to learn the language in a more fun way? Through the analysis of a scene taken from an Italian film, we will analyze the syntax, grammar, idioms, and puns, we will hear the accents so that you too can speak like an Italian.
I can help you learn Italian in many ways, personalizing the lessons as much as possible according to your needs.
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Alessia is a goal-oriented and very professional teacher who I can recommend highly. She targets a students weak points allowing one to improve rapidly. We worked with various mediums e.g. documentaries, textbooks, written and verbal exercises, all specifically chosen to meet the needs and interests of the student.
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**** Please contact me before booking a lesson, thanks! :-)*** Hello everyone, I'm Federica and I'm an italian and english teacher. Before being a teacher I've been a student infact I graduated in languages so I know very well how hard can be learning a new language. I'm interested in music, cinema, literature and I enjoy talking about several topics. I've been teaching since 2009 and in 2012 I've qualified as italian language teacher. I've experience with children and adults, with in company courses, with total beginners as well as with advanced. Also I've succesfully prepared a number of students for the most important english and italian certification (CELI, CILS, FIRST, PET, KET). Over the last years I've became specialized in one-to-one or small groups lessons because in this way I can create a tailored programme for each student. I follow a communicative approach and in my classes there's lot of room for speaking but I don't neglect grammar, listening and writing. I provide you with material, sometimes selfmade, other times taken from books, videos, or songs, but always useful to help you to immerse in the target language! At the end of every lesson I always assign homework in order to revise the things learnt. I define myself as a happy, positive and very patient person and I do my best to make the class a funny and relaxed moment. I look forward to meet you online!
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Federica has been a great teacher - our lessons are mainly for conversation and she is very patient, making corrections when necessary with pronunciation, translations, which words to use, etc. Her explanations are very clear as well. Most importantly she is very punctual with classes which I appreciate. In summary, I have enjoyed the classes immensely and look forward to future improvement!
Federica C.
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Thanks, I'm sure you will improve a lot! :-)
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Hi everyone!
My name is Daniela, I am Italian and I come from a small town in Sicily, Southern Italy. I am a qualified Italian language teacher and a CELI examiner! I work in two language schools teaching Italian and I also teach English at school.
I love foreign languages, translating, reading and listening to music. Are you ready to start your language learning path with me? We are going to learn many things and to talk a lot, if you allow me to! Don’t worry if you’ve never studied the language before: everyone can attend my classes – from beginner to advanced students. You just need passion for what you're going to do and... a good Internet connection. Materials are provided by me!
See you online!
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Daniela is an extraordinary teacher and has helped me become very confident in speaking Italian and I really like every lesson, thanks Daniela.
Daniela V.
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Dear Pip, thank you for your positive feedback and thank you for your trust !. You're doing an exceptional job, keep it up :-)
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