Commands for Plural Subjects: You All Do It!
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
To command a group in Armenian, add the suffix '-ceq' to the verb stem for affirmative commands.
- For most verbs, add '-ceq' to the stem: 'kardal' (to read) -> 'kardaceq' (read, plural).
- Negative commands use 'mi' + the imperative form: 'mi kardaceq' (don't read).
- Irregular verbs like 'gal' (to come) change to 'ekeq'.
Plural Imperative Conjugation
| Infinitive | Stem | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kardal
|
Karda
|
Kardaceq
|
Mi kardaceq
|
|
Grel
|
Gre
|
Greq
|
Mi greq
|
|
Xosal
|
Xosa
|
Xoseq
|
Mi xoseq
|
|
Gal
|
Ga
|
Ekeq
|
Mi ekeq
|
|
Utel
|
Ute
|
Uteq
|
Mi uteq
|
|
Lsel
|
Lse
|
Lseq
|
Mi lseq
|
Meanings
The imperative mood is used to give orders, instructions, or advice to two or more people.
Direct Command
Giving a direct order to a group.
“Greq ays tughty.”
“Lseq indz.”
Polite Request
Using the imperative for polite invitations.
“Hameceq hyurasenyak.”
“Xmeq surj.”
Negative Prohibition
Telling a group not to do something.
“Mi xoseq.”
“Mi vazeq.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative
|
Stem + ceq
|
Kardaceq
|
|
Negative
|
Mi + Stem + ceq
|
Mi kardaceq
|
|
Question
|
Stem + ceq + ? (intonation)
|
Kardaceq?
|
|
Polite
|
Hameceq + Verb
|
Hameceq nsteq
|
|
Irregular
|
Ekeq
|
Ekeq aystegh
|
|
Prohibitive
|
Mi + Verb
|
Mi vazeq
|
طيف الرسمية
Hameceq aystegh (Invitation)
Ekeq aystegh (Invitation)
Ari (Invitation)
Ari (Invitation)
Imperative Mood Structure
Affirmative
- Kardaceq Read
Negative
- Mi kardaceq Don't read
أمثلة حسب المستوى
Kardaceq ays girk'y.
Read this book.
Greq ays barery.
Write these words.
Mi xoseq.
Don't talk.
Ekeq aystegh.
Come here.
Hameceq mer tun.
Come to our house.
Mi vazeq phoghocum.
Don't run in the street.
Lseq usucchin.
Listen to the teacher.
Nsteq ays atorin.
Sit on this chair.
Xndrum em, mi moraceq dzer gorcery.
Please, don't forget your tasks.
Aysor erekoyan zruceq dzer ynkerneri het.
Talk to your friends this evening.
Xmeq ays tey, ayn shat hamov e.
Drink this tea, it is very tasty.
Gnaceq depi kentron.
Go towards the center.
Mi anhangstaceq, amen inch kargin e.
Don't worry, everything is fine.
Xorhurd em talis, kardaceq ays hodvacy.
I advise you to read this article.
Mi hamematceq ays erku tarberakner.
Don't compare these two versions.
Patrasteq dzer zekuycy vaghva hamar.
Prepare your report for tomorrow.
Mi entadreq, vor bolory hamadzayn en.
Don't assume that everyone agrees.
Verlucceq ays tvyalnery ushadir.
Analyze these data carefully.
Mi angam evs usumnasireq ays xndiry.
Study this problem one more time.
Katarceq dzer partakanutyunnery patshatch kerpov.
Perform your duties properly.
Mi teragnahateq iravitchaki lurjutyuny.
Don't underestimate the seriousness of the situation.
Hraparakeq dzer hetazotutyan ardyunqnery.
Publish the results of your research.
Mi anushadrutyan matneq ays karevor manramasny.
Don't overlook this important detail.
Dzevakerpeq dzer mtqery hstak.
Formulate your thoughts clearly.
سهل الخلط
Learners often use singular for groups.
Using 'voch' instead of 'mi'.
Using present tense for commands.
أخطاء شائعة
Karda (to a group)
Kardaceq
Voch kardaceq
Mi kardaceq
Kardalceq
Kardaceq
Ekelceq
Ekeq
Mi greq-ceq
Mi greq
Greq-um eq
Greq
Mi gna
Mi gnaceq
Gnaceq-ir
Gnaceq
Mi karda-ceq
Mi kardaceq
Greq-eq
Greq
Mi xosaceq
Mi xoseq
Ekeq-ceq
Ekeq
Kardaceq-ceq
Kardaceq
أنماط الجُمل
___ ays girk'y.
Mi ___ ays tughty.
___ aystegh, xndrum em.
___ dzer gorcery.
Real World Usage
Kardaceq ays ejy.
Ekeq aysor.
Patrasteq zekuycy.
Gnaceq aj.
Hameceq.
Kisveq aysov.
Remember the suffix
Don't use Voch
Irregular verbs
Hospitality
Smart Tips
Always check if you used -ceq.
Use 'mi'.
Use 'Hameceq'.
Use clear verbs.
النطق
Suffix -ceq
The 'q' is aspirated.
Command
Kardaceq! ↓
Falling intonation indicates a firm command.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of 'ceq' as 'check'—you check that everyone in the group is doing it.
ربط بصري
Imagine a teacher pointing at a group of students and saying 'Kardaceq!' while they all open their books.
Rhyme
For a group, don't be a wreck, just add the suffix -ceq.
Story
The teacher walked into the room. She looked at the students and said, 'Greq!' (Write!). They started writing. Then she said, 'Mi xoseq!' (Don't talk!). The room became silent.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Write 5 commands you would give to your friends in a group chat.
ملاحظات ثقافية
Armenians value hospitality. 'Hameceq' is used constantly to welcome guests.
The imperative mood in Armenian has evolved from Old Armenian forms.
بدايات محادثة
Inch anenq aysor?
Vortegh nstenq?
Inch xmenq?
Vortegh gnanq?
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
أخطاء شائعة
Test Yourself
___ (read) ays girk'y.
Which is correct for a group?
Find and fix the mistake:
Voch xoseq.
Karda -> ?
Is 'mi' used for negative commands?
A: Inch anenq? B: ___ (come) aystegh.
greq / mi / ays / barery
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Score: /8
تمارين تطبيقية
8 exercises___ (read) ays girk'y.
Which is correct for a group?
Find and fix the mistake:
Voch xoseq.
Karda -> ?
Is 'mi' used for negative commands?
A: Inch anenq? B: ___ (come) aystegh.
greq / mi / ays / barery
Match: Gal -> ?
Score: /8
الأسئلة الشائعة (8)
Add -ceq to the stem.
It is neutral.
Use 'mi' before the verb.
Yes, like 'ekeq'.
No, use singular.
No, English doesn't distinguish.
A polite invitation.
Yes, for instructions.
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Imperativo
Spanish changes verb endings based on conjugation groups.
Impératif
French uses pronouns.
Imperativ
German changes the verb stem.
Meireikei
Japanese is highly hierarchical.
Fi'l al-amr
Arabic is more complex.
Qishiju
Chinese has no conjugation.
