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[[ | The ''propositive mood'' ([[list of glossing abbreviations|abbreviated]] {{sc|'''prop'''}}) expresses propositions or suggestions as a [[grammatical mood]]. An example in [[Korean language|Korean]]: | ||
:{{lang|ko|가게에 간다.}} '''''gage-e ganda.''''' - "Goes to the shop." ([[declarative mood|declarative]]) | |||
: → {{lang|ko|가게에 가자.}} '''''gage-e gaja.''''' - "Let's go to the shop." (propositive) | |||
It is similar to the [[imperative mood]], which expresses commands, in that it is directed to the audience. | |||
Languages featuring a propositive mood, as distinct from an imperative, include Korean and [[Javanese language|Javanese]]. | |||
{{Grammatical moods}} | |||
[[Category:Grammatical moods]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:27, 22 May 2014
The propositive mood (abbreviated Template:Sc) expresses propositions or suggestions as a grammatical mood. An example in Korean:
- 가게에 간다. gage-e ganda. - "Goes to the shop." (declarative)
- → 가게에 가자. gage-e gaja. - "Let's go to the shop." (propositive)
It is similar to the imperative mood, which expresses commands, in that it is directed to the audience.
Languages featuring a propositive mood, as distinct from an imperative, include Korean and Javanese.