Kapıyı aç!
English: Open the door!
- Language
- Turkish
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Zamanlar ve Kipler
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The 'emir kipi' in Turkish is the imperative mood. It is used to give commands, instructions, or requests.
When to use it
Use the imperative in Turkish when you want to tell someone to do something, give instructions, or make a request. It can be used with friends, groups, or politely.
Key forms
- For singular (informal): verb stem (e.g. Gel!)
- For plural or polite: verb stem + '-in' (e.g. Gelin!)
- For first person plural (let's): verb stem + '-elim/-alım' (e.g. Gidelim!)
Examples
Lütfen oturun.
English: Please sit down.
Derse başlayalım.
English: Let's start the lesson.
Beni dinleyin.
English: Listen to me.
Tips
- The imperative form changes depending on whether you are speaking to one person, more than one, or including yourself.
- For formal or plural 'you', always use the '-in' ending.
- Adding 'lütfen' (please) makes commands more polite.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some verbs have irregular imperative forms, especially 'git' (go) becomes 'gidin' for plural/polite.
- Negative forms use 'me/ma' before the ending: 'Gelme!' (Don't come!).