Uzu dentofadenon ĉiutage.

to use

Breakdown of Uzu dentofadenon ĉiutage.

• ĉiutage: every day
• dentofadeno: dental floss

Questions & Answers about Uzu dentofadenon ĉiutage.

What kind of verb form is uzu?

Uzu is the -u form of the verb uzi (to use). The -u ending is used for commands, requests, instructions, and similar meanings.

So:

• uzi = to use
• uzu = use!

In this sentence, the subject vi (you) is understood and left unstated, which is very normal in Esperanto:

• (Vi) uzu dentofadenon ĉiutage.

Also, vi can mean one person or more than one person, so uzu can be addressed to either.

Why does dentofadenon end in -n?

The -n marks the direct object.

Here, uzi is a transitive verb: you use something. The thing being used is dentofadeno, so it takes the accusative ending:

• dentofadeno = dental floss
• dentofadenon = dental floss, as the direct object

So the structure is:

• Uzu = use
• dentofadenon = dental floss
• ĉiutage = daily / every day

Is dentofadeno one word, and how is it formed?