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What is the effective difference between using intransitive verbs and passive voice? (infosec.pub)

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We just covered transitiivi vs intransitiivi in my Finnish class this week.

Is there much of a difference of meaning between using a transitive verb in passive voice compared to using an intransitive verb? It seems to be mostly the same in my foreigner's mind.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

As a native speaker, I have no idea about the grammar. If you give examples it might be easier to explain.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'll preface by saying I'm not a native speaker, I just finished the fourth module of kototumiskoulutus.

I believe the difference is object. Intransitive actions don't have objects but passive does have an unknown or unsaid object.

After looking this up quick I found exactly what you might be looking for.

https://uusikielemme.fi/finnish-grammar/verbs/types-of-verbs/transitivity-and-intransitivity-different-derivation-types

Section 4 covers the intransitive versus passive. I believe 4.2 especially shows where the confusion may be.

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