When making a simple command, the ending of the verb changes based on your relation to and how many people you are making the command to. Consider the examples with the word karanā (to do). kar is used for making a command to a single person you are very familiar with and karo is used for making a command to either respectfully or to multiple people.
Pronoun | karanā | English | |
Singular, informal | tū(n) | kar | You do |
Plural / respectful | tusī(n) | karo | You do |
Simple commands also suggest the thing being commanded be done when it is said and not at some point in the future. Consider some examples with other verbs.
chhētī anddar ā
Come inside quickly
chhētī anddar āo
Come inside quickly (respectful / plural)
Both commands mean “come inside quickly” but the second is used to either addressing multiple people or one person respectfully
do roṭīā(n) baṇā
Make two rotis
do roṭīā(n) baṇāo
Make two rotis (respectful / plural)
Both commands mean “make two rotis” but the second is used to either addressing multiple people or one person respectfully
is kurasī ‘tē baeṭh
Sit on this chair
is kurasī ‘tē baeṭho
Sit on this chair (respectful / plural)
Both commands mean “sit on this chair” but the second is used to either addressing multiple people or one person respectfully