Which sentence correctly uses the translative case, with the meaning she is studying to become a teacher?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Hän opiskelee opettajaksi
- Step 1: The translative expresses a change into a state or role, and it ends in -ksi. Step 2. Opettajaksi means to become a teacher. Answer: Hän opiskelee opettajaksi. Why not the others: The essive -na means as a teacher, the allative -lle means to a teacher, and the elative -sta means from a teacher.
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