verbs

Valency: The Chemistry of Verbs

Think of verbs like atoms in a chemistry lab: just as atoms bond with a specific number of electrons, verbs…

5 days ago

The Debitive Mood: Why Latvian Has a Special Way to Say “Must”

Unlike most European languages which rely on modal verbs like "must" or "have to", Latvian utilizes a unique grammatical feature…

6 days ago

The ‘Dummy Do’: English’s Weirdest Grammar Quirk

While most European languages form questions by simply swapping the subject and verb (like the German "Trinken Sie?"), English requires…

6 days ago

The Hidden ‘Event’ in Every Verb

Have you ever wondered how a simple action can be described with endless detail? The secret lies in a hidden…

2 months ago

The Fossilized Question: Grammaticalization of Verbs

When you ask, "Do you speak English?", what is the word 'do' really doing? This seemingly simple word is actually…

3 months ago

The Dative vs. Accusative Reflexive Verb Mystery

Ever wondered why it's `Ich wasche mich` but `Ich wasche mir die Hände` in German? This common point of confusion…

3 months ago

20 German Verbs That Look Like English, But Aren’t

Be careful! Many German verbs look just like English ones but have wildly different meanings, leading to hilarious and embarrassing…

3 months ago

The ‘Defective’ Verb: When Grammar Has Gaps

Ever wondered why you can say 'I am running' but not 'I am musting'? These grammatical black holes are the…

3 months ago

One Verb, Many Actions: The Grammar of Plurality

Some languages don't just make nouns plural; they can make verbs plural to show repeated or distributed action. This fascinating…

6 months ago

Italian Verbs + Prepositions: A or Di?

Does 'inizio' take 'a' or 'di'? These tiny prepositions can be a huge headache for Italian learners. This comprehensive guide…

6 months ago

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