What is an indirect command in Latin?
Indirect Commands
Note: When the command is given through a
third party, indirect commands are used. The form is “que + Present
subjunctive”
Que venga Rosa. - Let Rose come.
Que vengan a las once - Have them come at eleven o’clock.
Note: Indirect commands are also used to
convey a hope or a wish.
Que le ganes la pelea - (I want) You (to) win the fight.
Que tenga un feliz cumpleaños - May you have a happy birthday
- The following examples include pronouns and negative
commands.
Que no venga Rosa. - Do not let Rose come.
Que no vengan a las once - Do not have them come at eleven o’clock.
