Imperativus Pro Infinitivo (IPI) is a
syntactical feature in which a verbal form superficially resembling the
imperative is realized, instead of the expected
infinitive
Infinitive (abbreviated ) is a linguistics term for certain verb forms existing in many languages, most often used as non-finite verbs. As with many linguistic concepts, there is not a single definition applicable to all languages. The word is deri ...
.
The Imperativus Pro Infinitivo is a feature of, for example, the
Frisian languages
The Frisian (, ) languages are a closely related group of West Germanic languages, spoken by about 500,000 Frisian people, who live on the southern fringes of the North Sea in the Netherlands and Germany. The Frisian languages are the closest l ...
.
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North Frisian (
Mooring
A mooring is any permanent structure to which a vessel may be secured. Examples include quays, wharfs, jetties, piers, anchor buoys, and mooring buoys. A ship is secured to a mooring to forestall free movement of the ship on the water. An ''an ...
):
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Sater Frisian:
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West Frisian:
The sentences read in English "Yesterday I did not feel like making dinner myself".
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