Language: The subjunctive mood has almost vanished in modern Engl…

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Did you know? The subjunctive mood has almost vanished in modern English, but lingers in formal phrases: "If I were you" (not "was"), "I insist that he be present". In French, Spanish, Italian it is in full use. Worldwide about 50% of languages have a subjunctive.

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The subjunctive mood has almost vanished in modern English, but lingers in formal phrases: "If I were you" (not "was"), "I insist that he be present". In French, Spanish, Italian it is in full use. Worldwide about 50% of languages have a subjunctive.

De aanvoegende wijs (subjunctief) is in modern Engels bijna verdwenen, maar leeft in formele zinnen voort: "If I were you" (niet "was"), "I insist that he be present". In Frans, Spaans, Italiaans is hij volop in gebruik. Wereldwijd hebben ongeveer 50% van talen een subjunctief.

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