A2 · Grundkenntnisse
Kapitel 20
The Object Marker '-n'
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Gesamtregeln
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Identifying the direct object in a sentence. We learn when and how to apply the accusative suffix '-n'.
Tipps & Tricks (2)
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Check Definiteness
Always ask if the object is specific before adding -n.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Accusative Marker '-n'
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Check for 'The'
If you can add 'the' in English, you probably need '-n' in Amharic.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: When to Omit the Object Marker
Schnelle Übung (6)
Select the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Standard accusative marking.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Accusative Marker '-n'
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Proper names need -n.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: When to Omit the Object Marker
Correct the sentence.
Find and fix the mistake:
ውሃን ጠጣሁ።
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
General objects don't take -n.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: When to Omit the Object Marker
Fix the error.
Find and fix the mistake:
መኪና-n ገዛሁ (I bought a car).
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Indefinite objects don't take -n.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Accusative Marker '-n'
Add the correct marker.
መጽሐፍ___ ገዛሁ (I bought the book).
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Definite object requires -n.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Accusative Marker '-n'
Fill in the blank.
መጽሐፍ___ አየሁ። (I saw the book)
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Definite object needs -n.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: When to Omit the Object Marker
Score: /6
Häufige Fragen (4)
No, -n is strictly for definite objects.
No, it only marks the noun.
No, -n is strictly for direct objects.
The suffix still attaches clearly.
