The Supine vs the Infinitive
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the Slovenian Supine to express movement and purpose like a native speaker.
- Identify verbs that trigger the Supine form.
- Transform standard infinitives into the shorter Supine.
- Apply the Supine in real-world movement scenarios.
O que você vai aprender
A unique Slovenian distinction. Learn when to drop the final '-i' in verbs after verbs of motion.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: correctly use the Supine after verbs of motion to describe purpose.
Dicas e truques (1)
The Motion Test
Vocabulário-chave (6)
Real-World Preview
Shopping Trip
Review Summary
- Motion Verb + Supine (Infinitive minus -i)
Erros comuns
While 'kupiti' is the dictionary form, the Supine 'kupit' is preferred after movement verbs.
Do not keep the -i; it is redundant when a motion verb is present.
Avoid using 'da' + present tense when a simple Supine suffices.
Regras neste capítulo (1)
Next Steps
You are making fantastic progress. Keep practicing these small details—they make a huge difference in your fluency!
Translate your daily morning routine using Supine verbs.
Prática rápida (1)
Grem ___ (delati).
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Supine (Namenilnik) Usage
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