Kapıyı aç.
English: Open the door.
- Language
- Turkish
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Fiiller ve zamanlar
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The 'emir kipi' in Turkish is the imperative mood. It is used to give direct commands, requests, or instructions.
When to use it
Use 'emir kipi' to tell someone to do something, give instructions, or make suggestions. It is common in recipes, directions, or when asking someone directly.
Key forms
- For 'sen' (you, singular): verb stem (e.g., gel, git)
- For 'siz' (you, plural/formal): verb stem + -in/-ın/-un/-ün (e.g., gelin, gidin)
- For 'biz' (let's): verb stem + -elim/-alım/-alım/-elim (e.g., gidelim, başlayalım)
Examples
Buraya gelin.
English: Come here (you all/formal).
Sessiz ol.
English: Be quiet.
Başlayalım.
English: Let's start.
Yazınız.
English: Write (you all/formal).
Tips
- The verb stem is used for 'sen'.
- For formal or plural 'you', add the correct ending based on vowel harmony.
- Use the 'let's' form when suggesting to do something together.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some verbs have irregular imperative forms, like 'git' (go), which does not take a suffix for 'sen'.