epäsuora objekti
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Finnish
[edit]Noun
[edit]- (grammar) indirect object (in some languages, e.g. English, a role of a ditransitive verb that usually manifests as a recipient or goal)
- Lauseissa "I gave the book to Maggie" ja "I gave Maggie a book", "Maggie" on epäsuora objekti.
- In the sentences "I gave the book to Maggie" and "I gave Maggie a book", "Maggie" is an indirect object.
Usage notes
[edit]In Finnish the recipient is usually indicated with the allative case: Annoin Maggielle kirjan. ― I gave Maggie a book.