Breakdown of Bitte die Fahrkarte bereithalten, das ist uns wichtig!
sein
to be
wir
we
wichtig
important
bitte
please
die Fahrkarte
the ticket (for travel)
bereithalten
to have ready
Questions & Answers about Bitte die Fahrkarte bereithalten, das ist uns wichtig!
Why is bereithalten in the infinitive form here instead of an imperative like halten Sie bereit?
This is an impersonal command. In German, the infinitive is frequently used on signs, in recipes, or for public announcements to tell people what to do without addressing anyone specifically. It sounds neutral and objective.
How does word order work when using the infinitive as a command?
Just like the infinitive in a standard sentence, the verb goes to the very end of the clause. Any objects or particles, like die Fahrkarte, must come before it.
Is bereithalten a separable verb, and does it separate in this kind of command?
Yes, it is a separable verb (bereit + halten). However, because the verb is in its full infinitive form for this impersonal command, the prefix remains attached. If you used the standard formal imperative, it would separate: Halten Sie bitte die Fahrkarte bereit!
Why is it uns wichtig rather than für uns wichtig?
The adjective wichtig can take a dative pronoun directly to mean important to someone. So das ist uns wichtig is a natural and concise way to express this. You can say wichtig für uns, but using the dative pronoun is very common and sounds highly natural.
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