A2

Verb Rection (Case Government)

Rektio

About this concept

Verbs require specific cases for their objects/complements. pitää + elative (like), odottaa + partitive (wait for). Must be memorized per verb.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~45 cards at level A2.

Examples

Pidän musiikista. (elative)I like music.
Odotan bussia. (partitive)I'm waiting for the bus.
Luotan sinuun. (illative)I trust you.
Tutustuin häneen. (illative)I got to know him/her.

Prerequisite

Local Cases (Inner)A1

More A2 concepts

Simple Past (Imperfekti)ImperfektiPerfect TensePerfektiVerb Types (4-6)Verbityyppit 4-6Consonant GradationAstevaihteluObject Case RulesObjektisäännöt

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