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{{tp|[[o]]}} can be followed by a verb, in which case the sentence is interpreted as a command or [[imperative]]. The [[Glossary#subject|subject]] of the sentence is omitted.
{{Example|o kama!|Come!|o kama}}
{{Example|o pakala ala e ijo mi!|Do not break my things!|o pakala ala e ijo-mi}}
===Vocative===
{{tp|[[o]]}} can follow a [[Glossary#noun|noun]] to show that the speaker is addressing that person, place, or thing. This is known as a [[vocative]]. The [[o]] phrase can go either at the start or the end of a sentence.
{{Example|toki, jan ale o!|Hi, everybody!|toki 　 jan-ale o}}
{{Example|soweli mi o, sina moku e lipu mi tan seme?|Doggo, why did you eat my homework?|soweli mi o 　 sina moku e lipu mi tan seme}}
===Optative===
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