Transitive verb

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1 English 1.1 Noun 1.2 Translations 1.2.1 Related words 1.2.2 See also

English

Noun

transitive verb

1. 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