transitiv
transitive (grammar)
English translations
- 01
transitive
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Verb, das ein direktes Objekt benötigt, um einen vollständigen Satz zu bilden.
- English meaning
- Transitive
- Synonym
- keine
- German example
- "Lesen" ist ein transitives Verb, weil man etwas lesen muss.
- English example
- "Read" is a transitive verb because you have to read something.
Related words
- intransitiv
intransitive
- Ergativ
Ergative
- Absolutiv
Absolutive
Example sentences with “transitiv”
Transitive Verben benötigen ein Objekt. (Transitive verbs require an object.)
Frequently asked questions
Can a verb be both transitive and intransitive?
Yes, many German verbs can function as both depending on the context of the sentence.