Comitatiivmood

Comitatiivmood is a linguistic concept that describes a grammatical mood, though its precise definition and recognition vary among linguists. Generally, it refers to a mood used to express a request, suggestion, or exhortation, particularly when the speaker is included in the group being addressed. It often overlaps with or is considered a subtype of the imperative mood, but with the distinct inclusion of the speaker.

The function of comitatiivmood is to propose an action that the speaker will also participate in. For example, in English, a phrase like "Let's go to the park" utilizes this function. The "let's" construction clearly indicates that the speaker is part of the group being urged to act. This contrasts with a pure imperative, such as "Go to the park," which addresses others without necessarily including the speaker.

While many languages express this idea through periphrastic constructions (using auxiliary verbs and phrases) or specific modal verbs, some languages may have dedicated morphological markers for the comitatiivmood. Its systematic analysis is more common in theoretical linguistics than in practical grammar teaching. The exact boundaries and classification of comitatiivmood remain a subject of scholarly discussion, with some scholars preferring to categorize it within broader modal or imperative categories.