Transitivní

Transitivní is a term used in linguistics and grammar to describe verbs that require a direct object. A transitive verb is one that performs an action on something or someone. For example, in the sentence "She reads a book," the verb "reads" is transitive because it acts upon the direct object "a book." Without a direct object, a transitive verb often leaves the sentence incomplete or grammatically incorrect.

The direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb. It answers the question "what?" or "whom?" after the verb. In the example "She reads a book," the object "a book" answers the question "She reads what?". Identifying transitive verbs is crucial for understanding sentence structure and meaning. Many common verbs are transitive, such as "eat," "give," "see," "build," and "love."

Sentences with transitive verbs are typically structured as Subject-Verb-Object. However, the direct object is the essential component that defines a verb as transitive. Some verbs can function as either transitive or intransitive depending on their usage in a sentence. For instance, "He sings" uses "sings" intransitively, while "He sings a song" uses it transitively. The presence or absence of a direct object determines its grammatical role in that specific instance. Understanding transitivity helps in constructing clear and meaningful sentences.