pseudopassive

English

noun
Definitions
  • (grammar) A construction where the object of a preposition has been promoted to the role of subject, as in The problem was talked about.
  • (grammar) A construction that removes the subject from an intransitive verb, as in the Dutch sentence Er wordt gefloten ("[Someone] whistled").

Etymology

Prefix from English passive (express the suffering feeling).

Origin

English

passive

Gloss

express the suffering feeling

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