Transitividade Verbal [Prof Noslen]

Summary

In this engaging lesson, the instructor explains the concept of verb transitivity in Portuguese grammar, breaking down the differences between intransitive and transitive verbs. With humor and clear examples, the video teaches how intransitive verbs do not require objects to complete their meaning, while transitive verbs need either direct or indirect objects. The instructor also covers how direct and indirect objects function within sentences, providing practical examples to illustrate these concepts. Viewers are encouraged to practice identifying transitive verbs and their objects through exercises and real-life examples.

Takeaways

• 😀 Transitivity in verbs refers to whether a verb requires a complement (object) to form a complete sentence.
• 😀 Intransitive verbs do not need a complement to convey a complete meaning. Example: 'The grandmother died' ('A vovó morreu').
• 😀 Transitive verbs require a complement to complete the sentence's meaning. Example: 'I ate the brigadeiro' ('Eu comi brigadeiro').
• 😀 Transitive verbs are divided into direct and indirect based on whether the object requires a preposition.
• 😀 Direct transitive verbs do not need a preposition before the object. Example: 'He ate the cake' ('Ele comeu o bolo').
• 😀 Indirect transitive verbs require a preposition before the object. Example: 'I like brigadeiro' ('Eu gosto de brigadeiro').
• 😀 Some verbs can take both a direct and an indirect object, which makes them ditransitive verbs. Example: 'He invited the students to the barbecue' ('Ele convidou os alunos para o churrasco').
• 😀 It's crucial to distinguish between direct and indirect objects when analyzing transitivity. The object will either have a preposition (indirect) or not (direct).
• 😀 You cannot have two direct objects or two indirect objects for the same verb in a sentence. One must always be direct, and the other indirect.
• 😀 Mastering transitivity requires practice and understanding of context, as some verbs can shift between direct and indirect depending on usage.

Q & A

What is verbal transitivity?

Verbal transitivity refers to the ability of a verb to require or not require a complement to complete the meaning of a sentence. Verbs can be classified as intransitive or transitive depending on whether they need an object.

What is the difference between significant verbs and linking verbs?

Significant verbs express actions or states and can have transitivity, meaning they can require a complement. Linking verbs, on the other hand, do not express actions and only link the subject to a complement. Linking verbs do not have transitivity.

What is the definition of an intransitive verb?

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a complement to form a complete idea. For example, in the sentence 'The grandmother died' ('A vovó morreu'), the verb 'morreu' does not need any additional object to complete the sentence.

What is a transitive verb?

A transitive verb is a verb that requires a complement, known as an object, to complete the sentence's meaning. For example, 'He ate the brigadeiro' ('Ele comeu o brigadeiro'), where 'comeu' (ate) requires the object 'brigadeiro' (brigadeiro) to make sense.

What is a direct transitive verb?

A direct transitive verb is one where the object directly follows the verb without the need for a preposition. For example, in 'She bought a car' ('Ela comprou um carro'), 'comprou' (bought) is the verb, and 'um carro' (a car) is the direct object.

What is an indirect transitive verb?

An indirect transitive verb requires a preposition to link the verb to its object. For example, in 'He likes pizza' ('Ele gosta de pizza'), the verb 'gosta' (likes) requires the preposition 'de' (of) to connect to the object 'pizza'.

Can a verb have both a direct and an indirect object?

Yes, some verbs can have both a direct and an indirect object. For example, 'She invited the friends to the party' ('Ela convidou os amigos para a festa'). Here, 'os amigos' (the friends) is the direct object, and 'para a festa' (to the party) is the indirect object.

Can a verb have two objects of the same type?

No, a verb cannot have two objects of the same type. If there are two objects, one must be direct, and the other must be indirect. Having two direct objects or two indirect objects would be incorrect.

How can you identify whether a verb is direct or indirect?

To identify whether a verb is direct or indirect, observe whether the verb's complement requires a preposition. If the object follows the verb directly without a preposition, the verb is transitive direct. If it follows the verb with a preposition, the verb is transitive indirect.

What is the importance of practicing transitivity of verbs?

Practicing transitivity is important because it helps learners become familiar with how verbs interact with their objects, improving their understanding of sentence structure. The more exercises you do, the more easily you will recognize direct and indirect objects and their usage in sentences.