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Word order

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Slovak word order is flexible, but neutral sentences often follow subject–verb–object.

What changes

  1. Slovak word order is flexible because case endings preserve grammatical roles.

  2. Neutral sentences often follow subject–verb–object, while a moved word receives emphasis.

Position changes emphasis

  • subject + verb + object

    neutral

  • moved word

    emphasis

Examples

  1. Peter číta knihu. Peter is reading a book.
  2. Knihu číta Peter. It is Peter who is reading the book.

Reference

Jazykovedný ústav Ľudovíta Štúra SAV ↗

Full attribution on References.