Using an Infinitive as an Instruction

Level 5

کل وقت پر آنا۔ → Come on time tomorrow.

How It Works

An infinitive ending in -نا can stand as a complete instruction. Time phrases often make it a reminder about a later action.

The instruction does not change its ending to match the listener’s gender. It can sound familiar or direct, so choose the respectful imperative when that better suits the relationship.

مت or نہ can make it negative. Do not confuse a standalone instruction with a noun-like infinitive inside a longer sentence.

Examples (4)

  1. کل اپنی کاپی ساتھ لانا۔

    Bring your notebook tomorrow.

    لانا is a reminder, not a description of bringing.

  2. مریم، وہاں پہنچ کر فون کرنا۔

    Maryam, call when you get there.

    کرنا stays unchanged with a female addressee.

  3. واپس آتے ہوئے دودھ لینا۔

    Get some milk on the way back.

    The infinitive gives an instruction tied to a later event.

  4. آج رات بہت دیر تک نہ جاگنا۔

    Do not stay up very late tonight.

    نہ makes the familiar instruction negative.

How It Connects

Tap a pattern to see what it builds on and what it leads to.

Using an Infinitive as an InstructionLevel 5

Learn This First

Understand familiar instructions and their relation to the listener.