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IMPERATIVE Fundamental and only use: the user commands that the subject perform (etc.) the action; naturally the user has, or regards himself as having, the authority to order the subject. Unlike some neighbouring languages, Greek has 3rd person imperatives; these are best translated with the auxiliary verb “must”: Ἡσυχαζέτω: Ηe must keep quiet. ἀναλισκέσθω It must be paid for.
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The difference between durative and aorist imperatives is that duratives contain a standing command, the aorists an incidental command: dur: Πῖνε οἶνον· ὑγιές γάρ. Drink wine; it is healthy. aor: Πῖθι τοῦτο καὶ ἰαθήσει. Drink this and you will be cured.
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