Madrich
30 Aug 2011 / #1
Hi,
I've spotted the other thread starting from the use of prefixes with chodzić. But I thought I'd start
another as, rather than answers to specific questions, I'd really like advice on where to look for a more
general account of the range of meanings each prefix can add to a derived verb.
I know there are no simple precise rules here. But it seems pretty clear to me as well that there are
indeed important patterns. I find it hard to believe that no one has tried to describe them. But a couple
of hours Googling Polish/Slavic verbal prefix meanings/senses found just various academic articles but
nothing aimed at learners. And the academic articles didn't even supply the information when I ploughed
through them.
So does anyone know of a good book or web site describing these patterns?
NB the main reason I'd like this material is that I think it could improve my hit-rate when guessing
the meanings of unfamiliar verbs and consequently my reading fluency.
Thanks,
R.
I've spotted the other thread starting from the use of prefixes with chodzić. But I thought I'd start
another as, rather than answers to specific questions, I'd really like advice on where to look for a more
general account of the range of meanings each prefix can add to a derived verb.
I know there are no simple precise rules here. But it seems pretty clear to me as well that there are
indeed important patterns. I find it hard to believe that no one has tried to describe them. But a couple
of hours Googling Polish/Slavic verbal prefix meanings/senses found just various academic articles but
nothing aimed at learners. And the academic articles didn't even supply the information when I ploughed
through them.
So does anyone know of a good book or web site describing these patterns?
NB the main reason I'd like this material is that I think it could improve my hit-rate when guessing
the meanings of unfamiliar verbs and consequently my reading fluency.
Thanks,
R.