Preposition 'o'

Discussion in 'Grammar & Pronunciation' started by MichaelM, Dec 23, 2007.

  1. MichaelM

    MichaelM Well-Known Member

    Though I am probably misunderstanding these authors' teachings or context, I have found that David Short makes a statement in his book that the locative case is required after 'o' (about). However, Heim's textbook has the example of 'zajimat se o koho co' (accusative). I must be missing something here. Any explanation for the difference. Thanks.
     
  2. Wicker808

    Wicker808 Well-Known Member

    From http://www.skullsplitter.net/czwiki/index.php/Main/O:

    See the full article for more details. Hope that's helpful.
     
  3. MichaelM

    MichaelM Well-Known Member

    Dekuji Wicker 808. The full article is very enlightening though somewhat daunting, but it explains my question.
     
  4. DanielZ

    DanielZ Well-Known Member

    Wicker808,

    Thanks a million for that WIKI address. I really appreciate you giving that to us.

    Merry Christmas,
    Dan
     
  5. Wicker808

    Wicker808 Well-Known Member

    No problem, DanielZ. There are some good articles there, but it's highly incomplete and full of small errors.
     
  6. Sova

    Sova Well-Known Member

    There are a few other prepositions which can take multiple declensions, depending on context, usage or the verb used with it, e.g. "v" and "na."
     
  7. MichaelM

    MichaelM Well-Known Member

    Yes, Sova, I have been noticing what you mention, especially the usage of certain cases with certain verbs. At times, it appears that certain verbs require a case, no matter the position or usage of the declining word in question. Some verbs require a case such as rozumet and others require a set preposition in a particular case. Very interesting.
     

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