The Imperative
Give instructions, directions, and polite requests in German.
The imperative is the command form: Komm!, Wartet!, Nehmen Sie! You use it for directions, classroom instructions, recipes, forms, and everyday requests. This chapter teaches the three useful A1 command patterns: du, ihr, and Sie.
The Imperative
What this chapter covers
- I can recognise German command forms in everyday instructions.
- I can form simple du, ihr, and Sie commands.
- I can give polite directions and classroom instructions.
- I can use bitte to make commands sound natural and friendly.
- I can understand short spoken instructions by ear.
What you will practise in the app
The full chapter includes 8 interactive exercises covering these formats:
- Multiple choice questions
- Vocabulary matching
- Fill-in-the-blank sentences
- Word order tasks
- Listening comprehension
- Translation practice
- Guided writing task
Vocabulary: Instructions & Directions
A small sample from this chapter's vocabulary set.
This is only a small sample. The full vocabulary set (with audio, example sentences, and grammar details) is available in the free app.
Grammar topics in this chapter
This chapter explains 2 grammar topics with plain-English explanations and structured exercises.
Command Forms: du, ihr, and Sie
German commands change depending on who you are speaking to.
Polite Instructions and Directions
Commands become useful when you combine them with places, objects, and direction words.
Why this matters in Germany
This chapter helps you build German you can use in everyday situations in Germany, from understanding simple sentences to handling basic conversations, messages, appointments, study, work, and daily life. Practical language learned in context is easier to remember and use when it matters.
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