giới ngữ
Definition
- Noun (Grammar):
- Prepositional phrase: A grammatical unit consisting of a preposition and its object (a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase). It functions as a single part of speech, typically acting as an adverbial modifier to show relationships of time, place, manner, cause, or purpose.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- "Trong nhà" là một giới ngữ chỉ nơi chốn. ("In the house" is a prepositional phrase indicating location.)
- Anh ấy sẽ đến vào lúc bảy giờ. (He will arrive at seven o'clock.) The phrase "vào lúc bảy giờ" is a prepositional phrase.
- Cô ấy viết bằng bút chì. (She writes with a pencil.) The phrase "bằng bút chì" is a prepositional phrase of manner.
Advanced Usage
- A giới ngữ can sometimes function similarly to an adjective to modify a noun, though its primary role is adverbial.
- Cuốn sách trên bàn là của tôi. (The book on the table is mine.) Here, "trên bàn" is a prepositional phrase modifying the noun "sách."
Variants and Related Words
Giới từ (n): Preposition. This is the core word within a giới ngữ.
- "Với," "ở," "trong" là những giới từ phổ biến. ("With," "at," "in" are common prepositions.)
Cụm giới từ: This is a direct synonym for giới ngữ, also meaning "prepositional phrase."
Synonyms
- Prepositional phrase: The direct and most accurate English equivalent.
- Adverbial phrase (when functioning as an adverb): Describes its grammatical role.
Related Grammatical Terms
- Trạng ngữ (n): Adverbial. A often serves as a in a sentence.
- Bổ ngữ (n): Complement. A can sometimes act as a complement.