Understanding the Imperative Mood in Azerbaijani
The imperative mood is used when we want to tell someone to do something. It's like giving a command or making a request. In Azerbaijani, this is quite simple, and you can learn how to use it easily!
Important Points
- The base form of the verb is used for singular commands.
- Add '-in' or '-ın' for polite or plural commands.
- Use 'gəlin' before the verb to suggest doing something together.
When you want to tell one person to do something, you just use the verb as it is. But if you are talking to more than one person or want to be polite, you add something to the verb.
Examples
- Get! - Gəl!
- Read! - Oxu!
- Listen! - Dinlə!
For more than one person, or to be polite, you add '-in' or '-ın' to the verb. This makes it sound nicer or includes everyone.
Examples
- Come! (plural) - Gəlin!
- Read! (plural) - Oxuyun!
- Listen! (plural) - Dinləyin!
If you want to invite someone to do something with you, you can use 'gəlin' before the verb. This is like saying 'let's' in English.
Examples
- Let's go! - Gəlin gedək!
- Let's read! - Gəlin oxuyaq!
- Let's listen! - Gəlin dinləyək!