mehrgelenkte
Mehrgelenkte is a term used in linguistics to describe a verb that can take multiple types of complements, where each complement is introduced by a different preposition. This phenomenon is particularly relevant in the study of German grammar, where certain verbs exhibit this characteristic. For instance, a verb might be able to take a dative object, a prepositional phrase with "an" followed by an accusative object, and another prepositional phrase with "auf" followed by an accusative object, all conveying distinct but related meanings.
The analysis of mehrgelenkte verbs is important for understanding verb valency and argument structure. It highlights