Zone 6 - Imperatives Flashcards
1
Q
How many types of imperative forms in German?
A
Four:
Singular f and inf
Plural f and Inf
2
Q
How do you form the singular informal imperative
A
Use the stem of the verb without ending -en
3
Q
Do normal verb variations apply in the formation of the imperative
A
Mostly,
Irregularities include;
The same changes such as adding an e and vowel changes EXCEPT a does not go to ä
And haben and sein become habe and sei
Separable verbs split off their prefix and take place behind the finite verb or at the end of the clause
4
Q
How do you recognise the formal imperative
A
The Sie comes after the verb
