Re: Noun Cases

Merhaba!

Michael Martin wrote:

"I believe I found the answer after asking the question. I found a list of
cases. It defines Causative as "indicating causation by" and Instrumental as
"indicating means by which." So I guess it's the difference between "he was
hit BY a tree" and "he was hit WITH a tree"? Or could Instrumental be used
for both of these?"

Interesting. I would analyze the former sentence as "The cause of his being
hit was a tree" and the latter as "Someone used the tree and hit him with
it".

--Trebor

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In any case, welcome (back)!

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