Breakdown of La persono ĉe la fenestro akvumas la planton.
fenestro
the window
la
the
ĉe
at
planto
the plant
Questions & Answers about La persono ĉe la fenestro akvumas la planton.
Why does persono end in -o?
In Esperanto, -o is the noun ending. So persono means person, fenestro means window, and planto means plant.
This is one of the most important patterns in Esperanto:
- -o = noun
- -a = adjective
- -e = adverb
- -i = infinitive verb
So when you see persono, you can immediately tell it is a noun.
What does ĉe mean in this sentence?
Ĉe is a preposition meaning something like at, by, or near, depending on context.
In ĉe la fenestro, it means at the window or by the window.
It does not necessarily mean the person is touching the window. It just places the person in that area.
Why is it la fenestro and not fenestron?
Because fenestro is not the direct object of the verb.
In this sentence:
- la persono = the subject
- akvumas = waters / is watering
- la planton = the direct object
The -n ending is used for the direct object, so gets . But is a prepositional phrase, and the preposition already shows its role, so stays without .