English to German Meaning of imperative - Imperativ

Imperative :

Imperativ

noun

aufladen, verpflichtend, Imperativ, Verpflichtung, Pflicht

adjective

Imperativ, obligatorisch, verpflichtend, notwendig, gebunden, verpflichten, didaktisch, anspornend, herrisch

Imperative :: ImperativImperatively :: imperativImperatives :: Imperative

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Definitions of imperative in English

Noun(1) a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior(2) some duty that is essential and urgent
Adjective(1) requiring attention or action(2) relating to verbs in the imperative mood

Examples of imperative in English

(1) Law enforcement officers come ├ö├ç├┐under pressure to perform quickly├ö├ç┬¬ the imperative is simply to be seen to be tough on crime.├ö├ç├û(2) Currently, too many internet users fail to understand, or fail to act on, the imperative to protect themselves for the greater good.(3) The rampant smuggling once again shows how imperative and urgent it is now to bring domestic fuel prices closer to international levels.(4) With reloading it is absolutely imperative we measure at least twice, maybe more.(5) It is imperative that couples should communicate in order to know the root of the conflict.(6) What the brand management system should have brought, but indeed has not yet delivered, is the imperative to be more competitive.(7) The world heroine had rendered her causes morally imperative and essential to national military power.(8) It's short and sweet, but decidedly in the imperative mood.(9) Such an indication or a close relative's agreement (based on his knowledge of the donor's attitude and moral values) is imperative .(10) For a moment, despite the obviously imperative differences in gender, they emerge as the twin epic heroes on the same side, fighting the same war against a common foe.(11) Now qumi could be a feminine singular imperative meaning ├ö├ç├┐arise├ö├ç├û in either Hebrew or Aramaic.(12) Their relation sometimes shows that the imperative is no longer the consequence of the indicative, but an inseparable part of the kerygmatic indicative.(13) It is imperative this person or persons are brought to justice as quickly as possible.(14) Relatively recently, the imperative was for restraint and moderation in sexual matters; now it is for more and better sexual gratification.(15) We focused on the indicative and the imperative , the former implying fact, the latter implying authority.(16) What if Johnny paints profane imperative sentences on the barn door?

Related Phrases of imperative

(1) categorical imperative ::

kategorischer Imperativ

(2) imperative mood ::

Imperativ

(3) imperative sentence ::

Befehlssatz

(4) be imperative ::

sein Imperativ

Related Phrases of imperative

(1) categorical imperative ::

kategorischer Imperativ

(2) imperative mood ::

Imperativ

(3) imperative sentence ::

Befehlssatz

(4) be imperative ::

sein Imperativ

Synonyms

Adjective

1. vitally important ::

lebenswichtig

2. of vital importance ::

von größter Wichtigkeit

3. all-important ::

alle wichtigen

4. vital ::

vital

5. crucial ::

entscheidend

6. critical ::

kritisch

7. essential ::

wesentlich

8. necessary ::

notwendig

9. indispensable ::

unverzichtbar

10. urgent ::

dringend

11. compulsory ::

verpflichtend

12. obligatory ::

obligatorisch

13. mandatory ::

verpflichtend

Noun

14. imperative mood ::

Imperativ

Antonyms

1. elective ::

Wahl-

2. voluntary ::

freiwillig

Different Forms

imperative, imperatively, imperatives

Word Example from TV Shows

It serves the ancient IMPERATIVE of protecting oneself against marauders.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 7

Examples of imperative from TV Shows

It serves the ancient IMPERATIVE of protecting oneself against marauders.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 7

English to German Dictionary: imperative

Meaning and definitions of imperative, translation in German language for imperative with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of imperative in German and in English language.

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English to German Dictionary: imperative

Meaning and definitions of imperative, translation in German language for imperative with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of imperative in German and in English language.

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What imperative means in German, imperative meaning in German, imperative definition, examples and pronunciation of imperative in German language.