Direct Command

 
Using an Imperative

The Direct Command is mainly used with the imperatives of a verb, which are formed as follows:

1. Parare    - Take the infinitive of the verb

2. Para      - Remove the –re from the end of the verb

This is the singular imperative, in this case meaning “prepare!”

3. Para-te  - Add “-te” and you have the plural imperative, addressing more than one person.

These formations would be used in speech, as you are talking to the person or people right in front of you.

Using necesse est.

This can be used out of speech, because it means:

It is necessary…

So, for example, we could say it is necessary for the farmer to die. 

Necesse est colono mori

Breaking it down into English, we have

[Necesse est] colono (to the farmer) mori (to die)

It is necessary to the farmer to die.

So the basic model is: Necesse est + dative + infinitive

Negative Commands

­­Using noli, you just add an infinitive

Noli timere - Do not (to) be scared.

Don’t be afraid.