The Semantics of the Positional Predicates Liegen/Legen, Sitzen/Setzen, and Stehen/Stellen.

Fagan, Sarah M. B.

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ERIC Number: EJ435977

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Publication Date: 1991

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The Semantics of the Positional Predicates Liegen/Legen, Sitzen/Setzen, and Stehen/Stellen.

Fagan, Sarah M. B.

Unterrichtspraxis/Teaching German, v24 n2 p136-45 Fall 1991

Presents basic rules governing the use of German predicates that are interpreted as but not synonymous with "be" or "put" in English, focusing on the verbs' special characteristics and correct usage in authentic German sentences. (12 references) (Author/CB)

Descriptors: Distinctive Features (Language), English, German, Language Patterns, Language Usage, Second Language Instruction, Semantics, Verbs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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