Transitive verb
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Noun
A transitive verb is a verb that is accompanied (either clearly or implicitly) by a direct object in active sentences. It links the action taken by the subject with the object upon which that action is taken. Consequently, it may be used in a passive voice.
Translations
- Dutch: overgankelijk werkwoord n, transitief werkwoord n
- Esperanto: transitiva verbo
- Finnish: transitiivinen verbi
- French: verbe transitif m
- Spanish: verbo transitivo m
- Swedish: transitivt verb n
Related words
- intransitive verb
See also
- Wikipedia article on transitive verb