From 7d374bc07451425c152be89507812cf341889a87 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lucien Cartier-Tilet Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:33:18 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs(eittlandic/grammar): added passive imperative voice --- docs/eittlandic/grammar.org | 22 ++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/eittlandic/grammar.org b/docs/eittlandic/grammar.org index 4dcb19a..a344439 100644 --- a/docs/eittlandic/grammar.org +++ b/docs/eittlandic/grammar.org @@ -200,6 +200,28 @@ same form as their infinitive counterpart. | eat.IMP | food-DEF.ACC | 2p.GEN | #+html: ::: +There is however a passive imperative voice in Eittlandic that does +not exist in English. It is used to give commands or instructions +where the subject is not specified or is implied to be a general "one" +or "you". It is generally formed by addink /-ask/ after its infinitive. +The imperative passive is particularly useful in instructions, +recipes, or general commands where the focus is on the action rather +than the agent. + +#+html: ::: tip Example +1. Active voice imperative + - Et þat! + + Eat it! +2. Passive voice imperative + - Etask þat! + + Let it be eaten! + - Hásk með krydd + + Add with spices +#+Html: ::: + **** Participles Formation of participles is relatively simple in Eittlandic is pretty simple, as it simply adds /-and/ and /-it/ to the verbal root of the verb