por
For
Por means for.
How It Works
| Say | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mi aĉetas donacon por mia fratino. | I buy a gift for my sister. |
| Tiu libro estas por vi. | That book is for you. |
| Ĉu vi havas tempon por mi? | Do you have time for me? |
Por shows the aim: a gift for someone, a room for guests, time for a talk. It names who something is intended for, even if it does not arrive.
Compare al, which names who actually receives something. Mi aĉetas donacon por Ana says that the gift is meant for Ana. Mi donas donacon al Ana says that she gets it.
The noun after por keeps its plain form: por mia fratino, por vi.
Examples (5)
- Mi aĉetas donacon por mia fratino.
I buy a gift for my sister.
Por names the person the gift is meant for.
- Tiu libro estas por vi.
That book is for you.
Por vi shows who the book is for.
- Jen la kafo por Ahmed.
Here is the coffee for Ahmed.
Por Ahmed names the person who will drink it.
- Ĉu vi havas tempon por mi?
Do you have time for me?
Por can also name who gets your time.
- Ewa preparas teon por ni.
Ewa is making tea for us.
Por ni names the people the tea is meant for.
How It Connects
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Por names who or what something is aimed at, like al.
Related Patterns
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