Komm hierher!
English: Come here!
- Language
- German
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Verben und Verbformen
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The 'Imperativ' in German is the form used to give commands, instructions, or requests.
When to use it
Use the Imperativ to tell someone what to do, give directions, advice, or make a request. It is common when talking to one person (du), a group (ihr), or formally to one or more people (Sie).
Key forms
- du-Form: Geh!
- ihr-Form: Geht!
- Sie-Form (formal): Gehen Sie!
Examples
Lest das Buch!
English: Read the book!
Schlafen Sie gut!
English: Sleep well!
Mach die Tür zu!
English: Close the door!
Tips
- For 'du', use the verb stem (no 'st' ending).
- For 'ihr', use the same form as the 'ihr' present tense.
- For 'Sie', use the verb + 'Sie'.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some verbs change their stem vowel in the 'du' form (e.g., 'fahren' → 'Fahr!').
- The verb 'sein' is irregular: 'Sei!' (du), 'Seid!' (ihr), 'Seien Sie!' (Sie).