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The imperative mood is used in Serbian when giving commands or expressing requests. It is used to convey urgency and is typically shorter and more direct than sentences using other moods. In this lesson, we will learn how to use the imperative mood in Serbian verbs.
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Indefinite Articles in Serbian & Give your Opinion.
Formation of the Imperative
The imperative in Serbian is formed by using the base form of the verb with the appropriate ending for the subject. In the present tense, the endings for the imperative mood are:
- -aj for the singular masculine form
- -i for the singular feminine form
- -imo for the plural form
Examples:
Serbian | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
Sedi! | 'sɛdi | Sit! (singular masculine) |
Radi! | 'radi | Work! (singular feminine) |
Reci! | 'rɛtsi | Say! (plural) |
Note that if the verb stem ends in -i or -e, then the -aj or -i ending is dropped.
Examples:
- Lezi! (singular masculine)
- Pevaj! (singular feminine)
- Zovite! (plural)
Irregular Verbs
Some verbs have irregular imperative forms in Serbian. Here are some common examples:
Serbian | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
Hajde! | 'hajdɛ | Let's go! |
Budi! | 'budi | Be! |
Idi! | 'idi | Go! |
Reci! | 'rɛtsi | Say! |
Negative Imperative
To form the negative imperative in Serbian, simply add the word ne (meaning "not") before the verb.
Examples:
- Ne radi! (Don't work!)
- Ne idi! (Don't go!)
Exceptions
There are a few exceptions to the formation of the imperative mood in Serbian. The verb "biti" (to be) has irregular imperative forms:
- Budi (singular masculine)
- Budi(t)e (plural)
- Budi (singular feminine)
Another exception is the verb "hteti" (to want). The imperative forms are:
- Hoću (singular masculine)
- Hoć(e)mo (plural)
- Hoću (singular feminine)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned about the imperative mood in Serbian verbs. We saw how to form the imperative in the present tense, how to use it with irregular verbs, and how to create negative imperatives. By mastering the imperative mood, you'll be able to confidently give commands and requests in everyday situations.
Sources
Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: Negation & Be Polite.
Other Lessons
- Imperative Tense
- Definite Articles in Serbian
- Give your Opinion
- Nouns: Gender and Number
- Verbs: Infinitives
- Verbs: Perfective and Imperfective
- Future Tense
- How to Use Be
- Plural
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