Ergative Case

Ergatiboa (NORK)

About this concept

The ergative case (NORK) marks the subject/agent of transitive verbs. Singular: -ak, Plural: -ek. This is the key feature of Basque's ergative-absolutive alignment.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level A1.

Examples

Mutilek pilota jo dute.The boys have hit the ball.

Amak ogia erosi du.Mother has bought bread.

Nik hau egin dut.I have done this.

Irakasleak liburua eman du.The teacher has given the book.

Prerequisite

Absolutive CaseA1

More A1 concepts

Personal PronounsIzenordain Pertsonalak Verb 'To Be' (izan) - PresentIzan Aditza - Oraina Verb 'To Have' (ukan) - PresentUkan Aditza - Oraina Articles and DeterminersArtikuluak Absolutive CaseAbsolutiboa (NOR)

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