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Imperatives are almost never used to command someone of higher social standing. Instead, speakers prefer to indirectly influence actions with the subjunctive. Using the imperative is considered rude and ill-mannered. | Imperatives are almost never used to command someone of higher social standing. Instead, speakers prefer to indirectly influence actions with the subjunctive. Using the imperative is considered rude and ill-mannered. | ||
An example of the imperative: | An example of the imperative: | ||
* '' | * ''Tītarid!'' = "Surrender yourself!" | ||
=== Meanings & Use of Non-Finite Verbs === | === Meanings & Use of Non-Finite Verbs === | ||