Formal imperative and pronouns
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Formal imperative and pronouns
The formal singular imperative uses present-subjunctive forms: parli, prenda, finisca. Negative formal commands use non plus the same form. Object and reflexive pronouns normally come before the formal imperative, unlike the positive informal imperative, where they attach to the verb.
- Prenda questa compressa.· Take this tablet. (formal)
- Beva molta acqua.· Drink plenty of water. (formal)
- Finisca il trattamento.· Finish the treatment. (formal)
- Non usi questo prodotto.· Do not use this product. (formal)
Form, meaning, and contrast
Compare the second set of models. Identify the contrast in meaning, then check verb form, agreement, pronoun position, and the logical relation before you produce a new sentence.
- Lo prenda dopo i pasti.· Take it after meals. (formal)
- Mi dica dove sente dolore.· Tell me where you feel pain. (formal)
- Si sieda, per favore.· Sit down, please. (formal)
- Non si preoccupi.· Do not worry. (formal)
In context
The words of this lesson in sentences from other A2 lessons.
- Non andare via, per favore.· Do not go away, please.Tappa 7 · At the pharmacy
- Mi dica il problema, per favore.· Tell me the problem, please.Tappa 7 · At the pharmacy
- Prendilo con un po’ d’acqua.· Take it with a little water.Tappa 7 · At the pharmacy
- Può spiegarmi le istruzioni, per favore?· Can you explain the instructions to me, please?Tappa 7 · Instructions and warnings
- Prenda queste pastiglie e beva molta acqua.· Take these lozenges and drink a lot of water.Tappa 7 · Ask for help
- Ne prenda una ogni sei ore. Non ne prenda più di quattro al giorno.· Take one every six hours. Do not take more than four a day.Tappa 7 · Ask for help
- Può spiegarmi queste istruzioni, per favore?· Can you explain these instructions to me, please?Tappa 7 · Explain a problem
- Mi aiuti, per favore.· Please help me.Tappa 7 · Explain a problem
- Prenda un numero e aspetti il suo turno.· Take a number and wait for your turn. (formal)Tappa 7 · Explain a problem
- C’era molta gente alla stazione.· There were many people at the station.Tappa 3 · A journey that went wrong