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imperative in Tagalog

pautos

/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/US/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/

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imperative in Tagalog: pautos. In English, imperative means essential; crucial; extremely important.

Tagalog words for imperative

grammar: of, or relating to the imperative mood
pautos

English meaning of imperative

  1. adjective Essential; crucial; extremely important.
  2. adjective Of, or relating to the imperative mood.
  3. adjective Having semantics that incorporates mutable variables.
  4. adjective Expressing a command; authoritatively or absolutely directive.

Full definition of imperative

imperative in a sentence

  • That you come here right now is imperative.
  • The verbs in sentences like "Do it!" and "Say what you like!" are in the imperative.
  • Visiting Berlin is an imperative.

Synonyms of imperative

imperative in other languages

Questions about imperative in Tagalog

What is the meaning of imperative in Tagalog?
Imperative in Tagalog is pautos.
Ano ang imperative sa Tagalog?
Imperative: pautos.
What does imperative mean in English?
Imperative means essential; crucial; extremely important.

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