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Jen nova tasko por vi: Malfermu la vortaron kaj trovu la signifon de “lerniloj.”
Meaning
Here is a new task for you: Open the dictionary and find the meaning of “lerniloj.”
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Breakdown of Jen nova tasko por vi: Malfermu la vortaron kaj trovu la signifon de “lerniloj.”
vi
you
por
for
kaj
and
nova
new
trovi
to find
de
of
tasko
the task
vortaro
the dictionary
jen
here
malfermi
to open
signifo
the meaning
lernilo
the learning tool
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Questions & Answers about Jen nova tasko por vi: Malfermu la vortaron kaj trovu la signifon de “lerniloj.”
What does Jen mean in this sentence?
Jen is used to introduce or present something. In this sentence, it functions like saying “here is” or “behold” in English, signaling that a new task is about to be given.
What is the function of the colon : after vi?
The colon : indicates that the statement preceding it is being explained further. Here, it separates the introductory phrase from the specific instructions that follow, making it clear that what comes next explains the task intended for you.
How are the verbs malfermu and trovu formed as commands in Esperanto?
In Esperanto, you form the imperative (command) mood by replacing the verb’s infinitive ending with -u. So, malfermi (to open) becomes malfermu (open), and trovi (to find) becomes trovu (find). The -u ending clearly indicates that these are instructions.
Why is vortaron used instead of vortaro?
In Esperanto, when a noun is the direct object of a verb, it takes the accusative ending -n. The base word for “dictionary” is vortaro, and adding -n to form vortaron shows that it is the object being acted upon by the command malfermu.
How is the compound word lerniloj constructed, and what does it mean?
Lerniloj is built by combining the root lern- (learn) with the suffix -il- (tool), then adding the plural ending -oj. Therefore, lerniloj literally translates to learning tools or study materials. This illustrates how Esperanto creates new words through the use of roots and affixes.
What is the role of the definite article la in la vortaron and la signifon?
The article la in Esperanto functions just like “the” in English, specifying particular items. In this sentence, it makes clear that the dictionary (vortaron) and the meaning (signifon) are specific—the ones you are expected to use or determine.
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