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Imperative Mood
Imperativ
The imperative is formed by using the verb stem (removing the final -e from the infinitive). 'Å snakke' → 'Snakk!' (Speak!). For verbs without final -e, the imperative equals the stem: 'Å gå' → 'Gå!' (Go!).
Rule
Remove final -e from infinitive (å spise → Spis!)
Examples
Kom hit!
Come here!
Snakk saktere!
Speak more slowly!
Vent litt!
Wait a moment!
Common Mistake
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Snakke saktere!
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Snakk saktere!
Learners often use the full infinitive instead of removing the -e ending. The imperative is always the bare stem.
English vs Norwegian
| English | Norsk |
|---|---|
| Come here! | Kom hit! |
| Speak more slowly! | Snakk saktere! |
| Wait a moment! | Vent litt! |
English
Come here!
Norsk
Kom hit!
English
Speak more slowly!
Norsk
Snakk saktere!
English
Wait a moment!
Norsk
Vent litt!