tegusõnafraase

Tegusõnafraas is an Estonian linguistic term referring to a verb phrase. It consists of a main verb and any associated auxiliary verbs, adverbs, or prepositional phrases that modify the verb's meaning. The core of a verb phrase is always the main verb, which expresses the action or state of being. Auxiliary verbs, such as "olema" (to be) or "saama" (to become/get), are used to form different tenses, moods, or voices of the main verb. Adverbs can further specify the manner, time, place, or frequency of the action. Prepositional phrases, when functioning as part of the verb phrase, often indicate the object of the action or provide additional circumstantial information. Understanding the structure and function of tegusõnafraas is crucial for accurate grammatical analysis and comprehension of the Estonian language. For example, in the sentence "Ta on kiiresti jooksnud," "on jooksnud" forms the verb phrase, with "on" as the auxiliary verb and "jooksnud" as the past participle of the main verb "jooksma" (to run). "Kiiresti" is an adverb modifying the verb phrase.