Imperativ Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Imperativ" is mainly used as noun meaning "imperative", "command" or "instruction". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "Imperativ"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: masculine
- Singular: der Imperativ
- Plural: die Imperative
Meanings of "Imperativ" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Verbal mood for commands, requests, or instructions"
"Imperativ", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Verbal mood that expresses commands, requests, or instructions."
- Translation(s): imperative, command, instruction
- Synonym(s): Befehl, Anordnung
- Antonym(s): Bitte, Vorschlag
- Related word(s): Modus, Konjunktiv
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Lehrer gab den Schülern einen Imperativ.
- Im Deutschen ist der Imperativ oft kurz und direkt.
- Benutze den Imperativ, um klare Anweisungen zu geben.
2.) "Something urgent or necessary"
"Imperativ", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Describes something that is urgent or necessary."
- Translation(s): imperative, urgent, necessary, crucial
- Synonym(s): dringend, notwendig
- Antonym(s): unwichtig, nebensächlich
- Related word(s): essentiell, zwingend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es ist imperativ, dass wir sofort handeln.
- Die Situation macht eine imperative Entscheidung erforderlich.
- Ein imperativer Schritt ist nötig, um das Problem zu lösen.
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