Lesson 16 - The Imperative

Question 1

What is the imperative mood?

Answer 1

The imperative mood expresses a command, benediction, prayer or wish.

It should be observed that the second person plural and first person singular and plural have the same forms as in the present
tense.

The prohibitive particle mā is also used with the imperative.

Question 2

3rd person sg. imperative of

pacati

Answer 2

(So) pacatu

Let him cook

Question 3

2nd person sg. imperative of

pacati

Answer 3

(Tvaṃ) paca, pacāhi

You (sg.) cook

Question 4

1st person sg. imperative of

pacati

Answer 4

(Ahaṃ) pacāmi

Let me cook

Question 5

3rd person pl. imperative of

pacati

Answer 5

(Te) pacantu

Let them cook

Question 6

2nd person pl. imperative of

pacati

Answer 6

(Tumhe) pacatha

You (pl.) cook

Question 7

1st person pl. imperative of

pacati

Answer 7

(Mayaṃ) pacāma

Let us cook