Breakdown of Jokainen valtameren vyöhyke on erilainen, joten eläimet muuttuvat.
olla
to be
muuttua
to change
valtameri
ocean
eläin
animal
joten
so, therefore
erilainen
different
jokainen
every / each (declinable)
vyöhyke
zone
Questions & Answers about Jokainen valtameren vyöhyke on erilainen, joten eläimet muuttuvat.
Why is joten used here instead of kuten, which we are learning in this lesson?
While kuten means 'like' or 'as' and is used to give examples or show manner, joten means 'so' or 'therefore'. It introduces a logical consequence or result. Because the animals changing is a result of the zones being different, we must use joten here instead of kuten.
Why use jokainen instead of kaikki for 'every'?
Jokainen emphasizes the individuality of each item ('each and every zone'), whereas kaikki means 'all' collectively. When you use jokainen, the following noun and verb must be in the singular, which is why we have the singular vyöhyke on instead of the plural vyöhykkeet ovat.
Could I use the verb muuttavat here instead of muuttuvat?
No, because muuttua (used here as muuttuvat) is an intransitive verb, meaning the subject undergoes a change itself ('the animals change'). The verb muuttaa (muuttavat) is transitive and requires an object, meaning 'to change something else', or it can mean 'to move' (as in moving to a new house).
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