Irregular affirmative tú commands are NOT like the present tense él form of the verb. Let's look at some irregular verbs.

decir - di! - Say!, Tell!

Di cuándo vienes.
Tell (say) when you come.

poner - Pon! - Put!

Pon tres cucharadas de aceite en una sartén.
Put three spoonfuls of oil into a frying-pan.

salir - Sal! - Leave!

Sal y compra el billete.
Leave (go) and buy the ticket.

tener - Ten! - Have!

Ten cuidado, ¡no te acerques tanto a la jaula de los monos!
Have care (be careful) don't get so close to the monkey cage!

venir - Ven! - Come!

Ven aquí!
Come here!

ir - Ve! - Go!

Ve al garaje.
Go to the garage.

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