C1

Momentane and Curative Verbs

Momentaani- ja Kuratiiviverbit

About this concept

Momentane (-ahta-): single brief action (huudahtaa = to exclaim). Curative: describes getting something done. Rich derivational morphology.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~30 cards at level C1.

Examples

huudahtaa (exclaim once)to exclaim (momentane)
hävähtää (be startled)to be startled (momentane)
naurahtaa (let out a laugh)to chuckle (momentane)
istahtaa (sit down briefly)to sit down for a moment

Prerequisite

Frequentative VerbsC1

More C1 concepts

Causative VerbsKausatiiviverbitFrequentative VerbsFrekventatiiviverbitFormal Written FinnishKirjakieliWord DerivationSananjohtaminenCompound WordsYhdyssanat

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