Breakdown of Kyllä hermoileva oppilas suoriutuu kokeesta hyvin.
hyvin
well
oppilas
pupil (at school)
kyllä
definitely (emphasis)
koe
exam
hermoilla
to fret
suoriutua
to handle
Questions & Answers about Kyllä hermoileva oppilas suoriutuu kokeesta hyvin.
Why is kyllä at the beginning of this sentence if nobody is answering a question?
Here, kyllä is not answering a yes/no question. It is being used as an epistemic adverb to assert that the statement is true. Placing it at the start of the clause emphasizes the speaker's conviction, acting like the English "certainly", "indeed", or "I am sure that".
What is the base verb for hermoileva, and what role does it play here?
The base verb is hermoilla (to fret, to be nervous). Hermoileva is the present active participle (often called the VA-participle), which turns the verb into an adjective. Here it directly modifies oppilas, meaning "the fretting student" or "the student who is fretting".
Why is the word for test in the elative case (kokeesta)?
This is due to verb rection. The verb suoriutua (to manage, cope, or get through a task) requires the elative case (-sta/-stä) for the thing being handled. Think of it conceptually as successfully making your way "out of" the challenge.
How does suoriutuu differ in nuance from a verb like onnistuu (succeeds)?
While both are positive outcomes, onnistua just means to succeed and would require the inessive case (kokeessa). Suoriutua specifically highlights pulling through, coping, or managing a demanding task. This makes it a perfect fit for a sentence about a nervous student getting the job done.
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