Mi volas demandi la instruiston pri la nova libro.

I want to ask the teacher about the new book.

Breakdown of Mi volas demandi la instruiston pri la nova libro.

• mi: I
• libro: the book
• la: the
• nova: new
• voli: to want
• pri: about
• demandi: to ask
• instruisto: the teacher

Questions & Answers about Mi volas demandi la instruiston pri la nova libro.

What does the sentence "Mi volas demandi la instruiston pri la nova libro" translate to in English?

It translates to "I want to ask the teacher about the new book." This confirms the basic meaning of the sentence.

Why is the noun "instruiston" used instead of "instruisto"?

"Instruisto" means teacher, but because it is the direct object of the verb "demandi" (to ask), it takes the accusative ending -n, making it "instruiston." This marking clarifies its role in the sentence.

Why is the verb "demandi" in its infinitive form instead of being conjugated?

The verb "volas" (wants) is a modal verb, and in Esperanto, modal verbs are followed by another verb in its infinitive form. Therefore, "demandi" remains in the -i form to express the intended action.

What is the role of the preposition "pri" in this sentence?

The preposition "pri" means "about" or "concerning." It indicates the topic of the inquiry—in this case, the teacher is being asked about the new book.

Why does the adjective "nova" appear before the noun "libro"?

In Esperanto, adjectives normally precede the nouns they modify. Thus, "la nova libro" follows this standard word order, directly describing the "libro" (book) as "new."