The imperative can be conjugated only with “tu,” “voi,” and “noi.”

The imperative forms of “tu” and “voi” are the same as in the present tense, with the exception of -are verbs, to which an -a is added to the root of the verb. No changes are needed for verbs ending in -ere and -ire.

To form a negative imperative (such as “don’t do it” or “don’t eat it”), you should place “non” before the verb in the “voi” form. For the “tu” form, use the infinitive of the verb preceded by “non.”

Fammi vedere Let me see!

Dimmi la verità! Tell me the truth!

Formal imperative and pronouns, When it comes to pronouns, the formal imperative requires the pronouns to be placed before the verb.

The Loro ending of -ere and -ire verbs, changes to -ano where present tense is ono.

"Tu" form: The pronoun is attached to the end of the verb, often dropping the final vowel of the verb (if it ends in -e). Example: "Guarda la foto" (Look at the photo) becomes "Guardala" (Look at it).

"Voi" form: Similar to the "tu" form, the pronoun is attached to the end of the verb. Example: "Guardate la foto" (Look at the photo, plural) becomes "Guardatela" (Look at it, plural).

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IMPERATIVO

IMPERATIVO REGULARE and IRRGULARE

Term	Definition
PARLARE	parl - i !, informal	parl - iamo !	parl - ate!	parli! , Formal
Scrivere	scriv - i !	scriv - iamo !	scriv - ete !	scriva!, formal
Dormire	dorm - i !	dorm - iamo !	dorm -ite !	dorma!, formal
ESSERE	sii	siamo	siate	Sia!, formal
Avere	abbi	abbiamo	abbiate	Abbia!, formal
Fare	fa' (fai)	facciamo	fate	Faccia!, formal
Dare	da' (dai)	diamo	date	Dia!, formal
Stare	sta' (stai)	stiamo	state	stia
andare	va' (vai)	andiamo	andate	Vada! , formal
dire	di'	diciamo	dite	Dica!, formal
Sapere	sappi	sapiamo	sapiate	sappia!, formal
The imperative can be conjugated only with “tu,” “voi,” and “noi.”	The imperative forms of “tu” and “voi” are the same as in the present tense, with the exception of -are verbs, to which an -a is added to the root of the verb. No changes are needed for verbs ending in -ere and -ire.	The imperative of “noi” is identical to the present tense and is used to encourage or urge action. It is equivalent to the English form “Let’s do something.”
Mangiare	TU mangi-a! / eat!	VOI mangi-ate! / eat!	NOI mangi-amo! / let’s eat!	mangi - formal
Pendere	TU prend-i! / take!	VOI prend-ete! / take!	NOI prend-iamo! / let’s take!	prenda - formal
Aprire	TU apr-i! / open!	VOi Vapr-ite! / open!	NOI apr-iamo! / let’s open!	apra - formal
Negative Imperative	To form a negative imperative (such as “don’t do it” or “don’t eat it”), you should place “non” before the verb in the “voi” form. For the “tu” form, use the infinitive of the verb preceded by “non.”
Correre	TU Non correre!	VOI Non correte!
Fumare	TU Non Fumare!	VOI Non fumate!
Bere	TU Non Bere	VOI Non bevete!
Pronouns and Imperative Typically, pronouns attached to the end of the verb, *In the negative form, the pronouns can either precede the verb or merge with it at the end.	mangialo! Eat It	non toccarlo! – non lo toccare! Don't touch it	non comprali – non li comprare!, Don’t buy them!
When these verbs are coupled with a pronoun, the first letter of the attached pronoun is doubled, with the exception of “gli” and its compound forms.
Fammi vedere Let me see!	Dimmi la verità! Tell me the truth!	Dammi la borsa! Give me the bag!	Digli il segreto! Tell him the secret!
Venire.	(tu) vieni.	(noi) veniamo.	(voi) venite / (loro) vengano.	(lei) venga.
Formal imperative and pronouns, When it comes to pronouns, the formal imperative requires the pronouns to be placed before the verb.	The Loro ending of -ere and -ire verbs, changes to -ano where present tense is ono.
Imperative form of regular -are verbs; aspettare	Tu - aspetta!	Voi - aspettate!	Noi - aspettiamo!	Lei -aspetti;
Imperative form of regular -ere verbs; rispondere	Tu - rispondi;	Voi - rispondete!	Noi - rispondiamo!	Lei - risponda!;
Imperative form of regular -ire verbs; sentire	Tu - senti;	Voi - sentite!	Noi - sentiamo!	Lei - senta!;
Imperative form of -isc verbs; finire	Tu - finisci!	Voi - finite!	Noi - finiamo!	Lei - finisca!
"Tu" form: The pronoun is attached to the end of the verb, often dropping the final vowel of the verb (if it ends in -e). Example: "Guarda la foto" (Look at the photo) becomes "Guardala" (Look at it).	"Voi" form: Similar to the "tu" form, the pronoun is attached to the end of the verb. Example: "Guardate la foto" (Look at the photo, plural) becomes "Guardatela" (Look at it, plural).	"Lei" form: The pronoun is placed before the verb as a separate word. Example: "Guardi la foto" (Look at the photo, formal) becomes "La guardi" (Look at it, formal).	Negative Imperative: The pronoun can be placed either before or after the verb. If it comes after the verb, it is attached to the end, "Non guardare la foto" (Don't look at the photo) becomes "Non guardarla" or "Non la guardare".	Doubling of the Consonant: When a pronoun is attached to the end of a one-syllable imperative form (like "da'", "di'", "fa'", "sta'"), the consonant of the pronoun is doubled, except for "gli".

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