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infinitive

/ˌɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ /ɪnˈfɪnɪˌtɪv/
noun
GeneralLinguistics
  1. 1 mastar countable

Definition (English)

The basic form of a verb, usually preceded by "to", that has no marking for person, tense, or number.

Example Sentences

  1. The infinitive of "goes" is "to go".
    "Goes" fiilinin mastar hâli "to go" şeklindedir.
  2. After the verb "want", we use an infinitive: "I want to leave".
    "Want" fiilinden sonra bir mastar kullanırız: "I want to leave".

Collocations

infinitive formto infinitivebare infinitiveinfinitive verb

Related Words

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