anapus / abipus + genitive

Beyond and on Both Sides

Level 6

Abipus kelio auga medžiai. means Trees grow on both sides of the road.

How It Works

Three views. Anapus upės is across the river on the other side. Šiapus upės is on this side. Abipus upės covers both sides.

Motion and position. These phrases can occur with different verbs. Their own case government stays genitive; do not switch the noun to accusative just because the sentence describes movement.

Point of view. This side and the other side depend on the speaker or the viewpoint established in the text. Abipus does not depend on choosing just one side.

Examples (4)

  1. Anapus upės stovi miškas.

    A forest stands on the other side of the river.

  2. Šiapus upės yra kaimas.

    There is a village on this side of the river.

  3. Abipus kelio auga medžiai.

    Trees grow on both sides of the road.

  4. Anapus sienos girdėti balsus.

    Voices can be heard on the other side of the wall.

Common Mistakes

  • Using the accusative after abipus.

    Abipus kelią auga medžiai.
    Abipus kelio auga medžiai.

    Abipus governs genitive kelio.

How It Connects

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anapus / abipus + genitiveLevel 6Beyond and on Both Sides

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Anapus and abipus select a genitive dividing landmark.

Words in This Pattern

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