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In this lesson, you will learn how to form commands and requests in Tatar. You will learn about the different forms of commands, including polite and informal, and practice using them in various situations.

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Polite Commands

Polite commands are often used when speaking to strangers, people older than you, or people you don't know well. They are also used to show respect to someone who is in a higher position than you, such as a teacher or a boss.

To form a polite command in Tatar, follow these steps:

1. Take the infinitive form of the verb (the form that ends in "-magyn"). 2. Remove the "-magyn" ending and add "-as" instead. 3. Add the suffix "-yn" or "-n" to the end of the verb, depending on the vowel harmony rules.

Here are some examples:

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
китап окумаңыз	kítap okúmanız	Please read the book
саламат езмесеңез	salamat ézmeseniz	Don't eat unhealthy food
яңы мәселә җибәрегез	yáñı mäsälä jibäregez	Please solve the new problem

As you can see, the polite commands end in "-yz" or "-z" depending on the vowel harmony rules of the verb. For example, if the verb ends in a vowel, you add "-yz" to the end. If the verb ends in a consonant, you add "-z" instead.

Informal Commands

Informal commands are often used when speaking to family members, friends, or children. They are less formal than polite commands and are usually formed by using the stem of the verb.

To form an informal command in Tatar, follow these steps:

1. Take the stem of the verb (the form that ends in the last vowel). 2. Add the suffix "-а" or "-я" to the end of the verb, depending on the vowel harmony rules. 3. Add the relevant personal pronoun at the beginning of the verb to show who the command is addressed to.

Here are some examples:

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
китап оку	kítap oqu	Read the book (informal)
саламат езмә	salamat ézmä	Don't eat unhealthy food (informal)
яңы мәселә җибәр	yáñı mäsälä jibär	Solve the new problem (informal)

As you can see, the informal commands are formed by adding "-а" or "-я" to the end of the verb stem, depending on the vowel harmony rules. Then, the personal pronoun is added at the beginning of the verb to show who the command is addressed to.

Using Commands and Requests in Different Situations

Now that you know how to form commands and requests in Tatar, it's time to practice using them in various situations. Here are some examples:

1. At a restaurant: - "Төшкән кабырга бир киләммет авын" (Töşkän kabırğa bir kilämmät awın) - Can I have a glass of water, please? (polite) - "Сүлеймән, йемәгеңе бар чөчөгүҙү бирәрегез" (Süleyman, yemäğenge bar çöçögüzü beräregäz) - Suleyman, pass me the spoon, please. (informal)

2. At the office: - "Минем кабинетка кирәк" (Minem kabinetka kiräk) - I need to enter the office. (polite) - "Әдәм, Тест жапсын" (Ädäm, Test japsın) - Adam, do the test. (informal)

3. At school: - "Рәсмийле кирмәгез" (Räsmiyle kirmägez) - Do not enter the official room. (polite) - "Хәмиде жоңга карады" (Xämide joñğa karady) - Xamide, look up. (informal)

As you can see, commands and requests can be used in a wide variety of situations, and it's important to know how to use them correctly based on the level of formality required.

Conclusion

In this lesson, you learned how to form commands and requests in Tatar, including polite and informal forms. You also learned how to use them in different situations, such as at a restaurant, at the office, and at school. Keep practicing and using these forms in real-life situations to become more comfortable with using them. Good luck!

Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: 0 to A1 Course & Adjective Agreement.

Table of Contents - Tatar Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Question Formation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Cases
• Personal Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Hobbies and Leisure

• Sports and Activities
• Entertainment and Media

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Tatar Customs and Traditions

• Traditional Holidays
• Tatar Cuisine

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Shopping and Services

• Clothing and Accessories
• At the Market

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Negation and Commands

• Negation
• Commands and Requests

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Tatar History and Society

• Historical Overview
• Modern Tatar Society

Other Lessons

• Pronouns
• Personal pronouns
• Present Tense
• Personal Pronouns
• Adjectives
• Comparatives and Superlatives
• Conditional Mood
• Give your Opinion
• Question Formation

Sources

• TATAR GRAMMAR
• (PDF) A Grammar of the Contemporary Tatar Literary Language by ...

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