SOV word order: Subject-Object-Verb
Can construct sentences with correct SOV word order
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
Ez rojnameyê dixwînim.
I read the newspaper.
Zarok di hewşê de dilîzin.
The children play in the yard.
Min ev kitêb ji te re kirî.
I bought this book for you.
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
Kurmancî SOV (Bireser-Berkar-Lêker) e:
| S | O | V |
|---|---|---|
| Ez | nan | dixwim. |
| I | bread | eat. |
Rêzik: Bireser + (Berkar/Cih/Dem) + Lêker li dawiyê.
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises
Practice ExercisesError with SOV word order: Subject-Object-Verb
Review the rules for Rêzimana Hevokê — SOV
Ez rojnameyê dixwînim.
I read the newspaper.
SOV: Ez (S) + rojnameyê (O, oblique) + dixwînim (V). Verb always at end.
Zarok di hewşê de dilîzin.
The children play in the yard.
Zarok (S) + di hewşê de (location) + dilîzin (V). Verb stays at end.
Min ev kitêb ji te re kirî.
I bought this book for you.
Min (S, oblique past) + ev kitêb (O) + ji te re (for you) + kirî (V, bought).
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises