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.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lehrer gab den Schülern einen Imperativ.The teacher gave the students an imperative.
  2. Im Deutschen ist der Imperativ oft kurz und direkt.In German, the imperative is often short and direct.
  3. Benutze den Imperativ, um klare Anweisungen zu geben.Use the imperative to give clear instructions.

2.) "Something urgent or necessary"

"Imperativ", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es ist imperativ, dass wir sofort handeln.It is imperative that we act immediately.
  2. Die Situation macht eine imperative Entscheidung erforderlich.The situation requires an imperative decision.
  3. Ein imperativer Schritt ist nötig, um das Problem zu lösen.An imperative step is needed to solve the problem.
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