Pronominal Verb + en/hi

Lexicalized En and Hi

Level 5

Some verbs require en or hi as part of their established pronominal meaning.

How It Works

Anar-se'n means leave; sortir-se'n means manage or get through a difficulty. In these uses, en is not simply an optional replacement for a freshly omitted de phrase. Replacing a regular verb's complement and removing part of a lexicalized expression are different operations.

Hi also belongs to established expressions such as veure-s'hi, meaning be able to see, and tenir-hi a veure, meaning have something to do with a matter. Learn the complete expression and its meaning rather than translating hi as there every time.

The reflexive pronoun changes with the subject, while en or hi remains. Position and spelling follow the verb form: se'n surt, sortir-se'n, no te'n vagis.

Examples (3)

  1. Me'n vaig a les sis.

    I am leaving at six.

  2. Se'n sortirà.

    She will manage.

  3. Amb tan poca llum, no m'hi veig.

    With so little light, I cannot see.

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Pronominal Verb + en/hiLevel 5Lexicalized En and Hi

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Preserve the reflexive element with en or hi throughout conjugation.

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