Kapıyı aç!
English: Open the door!
- Language
- Turkish
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Zamanlar ve kipler
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The 'emir kipi' is the imperative mood in Turkish. It is used to give commands, instructions, or requests.
When to use it
Use 'emir kipi' when you want to tell someone what to do, give instructions, or make a request. It is common in recipes, directions, or when talking to friends or groups.
Key forms
- Singular (informal): verb stem (e.g., gel!)
- Plural or formal: verb stem + -in/-ın/-un/-ün (e.g., gelin!)
- 1st person plural (let's): verb stem + -elim/-alım (e.g., gidelim!)
Examples
Buraya gelin!
English: Come here! (to more than one person or formally)
Sessiz olun!
English: Be quiet!
Şimdi başlayalım.
English: Let's start now.
Derse geç kalma!
English: Don't be late for class!
Tips
- Use the plain verb stem for singular/informal commands.
- For polite or plural commands, use the -in/-ın/-un/-ün ending.
- To include yourself (let's...), use the -elim/-alım ending.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some verbs have irregular stems or vowel changes with these endings.
- Negative commands use 'ma/ma' before the ending (e.g., yapma!).