SVO

Adjective

Meaning

SVO (not comparable)

(linguistics) of a language, employing a system of syntax where the subject of a sentence precedes the verb, which is followed by the object.
English is an SVO language.

Examples

Basic word order is subject–verb–object (SVO), although subjects are often dropped ; prepositions are used rather than postpositions. Source: Internet

Further evidence of an original VSO or SVO ordering can be found in the fact that direct and indirect object pronouns are suffixed to the verb. Source: Internet

However, the structure SC-OC-VbStem (Subject concord, Object concord, Verb stem) found in the "verbal complex" of the SVO Bantu languages suggests an earlier SOV pattern (where the subject and object were at least represented by pronouns). Source: Internet

German is thus SVO in main clauses and Welsh is VSO (and preposition phrases would go after the infinitive). Source: Internet

If the embedded clause is introduced by the transparent conjunction zyi the SOV order changes to SVO. Source: Internet

In Polish an SVO order is basic in an affirmative sentence and different order is used to either emphasize some part of it or to adapt it to a broader context logic. Source: Internet

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