We have already learned one of functions of particle “de”. That function was to indicate what means of transportation is used when making movement. An example of conversation using “de” is as follows;
A: Satou-san wa Nani de Kaisha e Ikimasuka. (Ms. Sato, how do you get to the company?)
B: Watashi wa Chikatetsu de Kaisha e Ikimasu. (I go to the company by subway.)
Another function of “de” is introduced today.
1. [Subject] wa [Place] de [Object] o [Transitive Verb] masu.
Example : Watashi wa Depaato de Kasa o Kaimashita.
Where;
Depaato: noun; a department store
Kasa: noun; umbrella
Kaimasu: transitive verb; buy
In this sentence, the sentence ending “masu” turned to be “mashita”. Let’s have a quick review for sentence ending of a verb predicate sentence:
– Present-Positive ; masu.
– Present-Negative ; masen.
– Past-Positive ; mashita.
– Past-Negative ; masendeshita.
Therefore, “Kaimashita” means “bought”.
Practice and remember the following conversation;
A: Satou-san wa Doko de Kasa o Kaimashitaka. (Ms.Sato, where did you buy the umbrella?)
B: Watashi wa Kombini de Kasa o Kaimashita. (I bought the umbrella at a convenience store.)
<この投稿は“スリーエーネットワーク、みんなの日本語 初級I 第2版, 第6課A3”の内容を参照しています。>
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