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==== The Imperative ==== | ==== The Imperative ==== | ||
The imperative mood is used for giving direct orders. It has a singular and plural form, with the implied subject of "you." Like the subjunctive, ''ʔal'' is used to negate imperatives, not the particle ''lo''. | |||
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: | |||
* ''tītarid!'' = "Surrender yourself!" | |||
=== Meanings & Use of Non-Finite Verbs === | === Meanings & Use of Non-Finite Verbs === | ||