Madrich 30 Aug 2011 #1Hi,I've spotted the other thread starting from the use of prefixes with chodzić. But I thought I'd startanother as, rather than answers to specific questions, I'd really like advice on where to look for a moregeneral 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 areindeed important patterns. I find it hard to believe that no one has tried to describe them. But a coupleof hours Googling Polish/Slavic verbal prefix meanings/senses found just various academic articles butnothing aimed at learners. And the academic articles didn't even supply the information when I ploughedthrough 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 guessingthe meanings of unfamiliar verbs and consequently my reading fluency.Thanks,R.
Leopejo 4 | 120 30 Aug 2011 #2Most grammars of Polish should at the very least have a table with the most common meanings of each prefix. For example O.E.Swan's legally downloadable "A grammar of contemporary Polish", from page 281 on.Besides most textbooks, at least if advanced and/or focusing on verbs, do address the issue.
cinek 2 | 345 30 Aug 2011 #3Here're some of them described:faculty.washington.edu/dziwirek/grammar/verbs/polish-VOM-prefix-meaning.pdf
Leopejo 4 | 120 31 Aug 2011 #6Can you provide a link? Thanks.I also suggest exploring the whole polish.slavic.pitt.edu/