infantív

Infinitiv is a linguistic concept that refers to the form or set of forms of a verb that is used to express an action or state without specifying the subject or time of the action. In many languages, infinitives are used as the base form of a verb, but with additional inflectional endings.

In languages such as German, Russian, and Finnish, the infinitive is typically used as a finite verb form, but without conjugation for person or number. In English, the infinitive is usually marked with the particle "to", which appears immediately before the base form of the verb. For example, the infinitive of the verb "run" is "to run".

Infinitives can function as subject or object of a sentence, or as a complement to a verb or another infinitive. They can also be used to express purpose or intention. In some cases, infinitives can be the only form of a verb that is expressed in a sentence, as when the subject is not specified or is understood from context.

The use of infinitives in language can vary significantly across different languages. Some languages, such as Arabic and Hebrew, have complex systems of infinitives that express different moods or aspects of action, while others, such as Chinese, use infinitives less frequently. The ability to understand and use infinitives can be an important aspect of language learning and language acquisition, particularly for students who are not native speakers of the target language.