Coffee Break German Making suggestions and giving commands in German - 'lassen' and the imperative | CBG Show 2.08
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Jul 17, 2024 Learn how to make suggestions and give commands in German using 'lassen' and the imperative form. Explore formal and informal commands, construct suggestions with regular and irregular verbs, and practice phrases like 'Let us go to the beach'. Discover the 'we' imperative form and tips for separating separable verbs in German.
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Making Suggestions with "lassen"
- Use "lassen" to make suggestions in German, followed by another verb.
- Combine "lassen" with "uns" (us) to create the phrase "Lass uns [verb]" for "let's [verb]".
Understanding "Lass uns anfangen"
- "Lass uns anfangen" uses the singular imperative of "lassen" because Mark addresses Thomas directly.
- The "uns" implies inclusion, making it "let's begin" rather than just "begin."
Forming the Singular Imperative
- Form the singular imperative by taking the "du" form and removing the "-st" ending.
- Add an "e" if the verb ends in "t" or "d" (e.g., "warte" from "warten").